Parks & Open Space Labourer – Flexible Hours

Western Downs Regional Council; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

12% superannuation

Corporate health plan

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Uniforms & PPE

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Labourer to undertake horticultural duties across parks, gardens and cemeteries, operating a range of plant and equipment. This full-time, permanent position forms part of the Parks and Open Space team and offers generous benefits.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate II in Horticulture or demonstrate equivalent experience, plus current Queensland C Class Licence (MR preferred) and White Card.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent related experience.
• Current Queensland C Class Licence (MR licence preferred).
• OH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of horticultural plant and equipment in Councils parks, gardens and cemeteries.
• Carry out maintenance to park assets as part of the Parks and Open Space team.
• Complete allocated tasks within agreed time frames.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Horticulture

Plant operation

Asset maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

White Card / OH&S

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Labourer to undertake horticultural duties across parks, gardens and cemeteries, operating a range of plant and equipment. This full-time, permanent position forms part of the Parks and Open Space team and offers generous benefits.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate II in Horticulture or demonstrate equivalent experience, plus current Queensland C Class Licence (MR preferred) and White Card.