Parks Maintenance Labourer

Bundaberg Region; Queensland; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice available

17.5% leave loading

9‑day fortnight roster

Fitness Passport access

PPE supplied

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Labourer to keep our parks, gardens, cemeteries, and public spaces well presented across the Bundaberg Region.

The role involves practical outdoor work, operating light equipment, and collaborating with a supportive team to ensure safety and quality in our community spaces. You will hold a White/Blue Card and a Class C licence, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or on-the-job training in the work area.
• Ability to safely perform physical and repetitive labouring tasks.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White or Blue Card).
• Basic competencies or tickets to operate light mechanical plant and hand tools (e.g., rollers, sweepers, whipper snippers, jackhammers).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Council’s parks, gardens, open spaces, cemeteries, reserves, beaches, foreshores and streetscapes.
• Safely operate light plant, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Work as part of a team to deliver quality community spaces and promote safety.

Skills

Physical labour

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Education

General Construction Induction Card (White or Blue Card)

Tools

Light plant operation

Job description

$70,826 per annum + super + benefits Permanent Full-Time Parks, Sport & Natural Areas, Infrastructure Operations and Delivery Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• PPE supplied
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

About The Opportunity

As a Parks Maintenance Labourer with Bundaberg Regional Council, you will play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing Council’s parks, gardens, open spaces, cemeteries, reserves, beaches, foreshores and streetscapes across the Bundaberg Region. Working as part of a supportive team, you will undertake a variety of general labouring and maintenance activities and safely operate light plant, vehicles, tools and equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining quality community spaces and is committed to working safely and effectively as part of a team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Relevant experience and/or on-the-job training appropriate to the work area
• Demonstrated ability to safely undertake physical and repetitive labouring tasksAn understanding of workplace safety and safe manual handling practices
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence
• A current General Construction Induction Card (White or Blue Card)
• Basic competencies or relevant tickets to operate light mechanical plant and hand tools appropriate to the role, such as rollers, sweepers, whipper snippers, jackhammers or similar equipment

It would also be highly regarded if you hold:

• A current LR, MR or HR Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Traffic Control Accreditation
• An AC/DC ticket

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

We look forward to receiving your application.