Parks Labourer

Southern Downs Regional Council; Warwick; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted corporate health insurance

Free skin checks, flu vaccines & 


Health & wellbeing initiatives

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Job summary

Southern Downs Regional Council – Warwick QLD is seeking casual Parks Labourers to help maintain parks, gardens and public spaces across the region. You will work outdoors, starting early in the morning to keep our community spaces looking their best.

This casual position offers 6:00am–3:00pm shifts, with pay at $42.71 per hour (Level 3), plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading in accordance with the Council’s Enterprise Agreement and relevant Award.

Qualifications

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Ability to perform outdoor labour in parks and public spaces.
• Willingness to work early mornings.
• Capable of following safety and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council’s parks, gardens and public spaces.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance and vegetation control.
• Work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Right to work in AU

Outdoor work

Education

Class C licence or greater

White construction card

Traffic proximity awareness training

Hepatitis A & B vaccination status

Job description

Southern Downs Regional Council – Warwick QLD

With recent rain events driving strong grass and vegetation growth and Summer just around the corner, we are looking for Casual Parks Labourers to join our team! Get outdoors, get hands on and help maintain Council’s parks, gardens and public spaces, keeping our region looking its best for the community to enjoy.

STATUS:

Casual

HOURS OF WORK:

6:00am – 3:00pm

PAY LEVEL:

$42.71 per hour (Level 3)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependent on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia

Mandatory Licences & Qualifications

• A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
• A white construction card or the ability to obtain one is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• A person in this position will need to hold a current certificate for Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Parts 1 & 2.
• Immunisation record indicating Hepatitis A & B vaccinations or immunity; or the ability to be vaccinated in accordance with Council’s Immunisation Procedure.

Benefits of the position include

• Discounted corporate health insurance plans
• Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
• Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
• Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,820 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

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