Parks & Open Spaces Maintenance Technician

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum

15 Days Personal Leave per annum

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for an Open Spaces Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team, responsible for the maintenance of parks, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure across the Whitsunday Region.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, teamwork and practical tasks, with a starting salary from $71,971.55 plus Locality Allowance and superannuation, and benefits including a 9-day working fortnight, five weeks of annual leave and

Qualifications

• MR Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• Ability to undertake physical outdoor maintenance in varying conditions
• Experience operating plant and small machinery used in open space maintenance

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mowing, brush cutting, edging and litter collection.
• Maintaining garden beds, streetscapes and related infrastructure.
• Installing and maintaining park infrastructure and irrigation systems.
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance (painting, power washing, basic carpentry).
• Operating vehicles and equipment safely (trucks, trailers, mowers, brushcutters).
• Supporting cemetery maintenance and regional operations as required.

Skills

Physical labour

Safety focus

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Lawn mower operation

Irrigation system maintenance

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking applications for an Open Spaces Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team, responsible for the maintenance of parks, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure across the Whitsunday Region.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, teamwork and practical tasks, with a starting salary from $71,971.55 plus Locality Allowance and superannuation, and benefits including a 9-day working fortnight, five weeks of annual leave and