Parks & Recreation Labourer - Flexible Hours & Growth

Jobs in Council; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Uniforms and PPE provided

Leave loading 17.5%

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Labourer to perform a range of horticultural tasks across parks, gardens and cemeteries. The role involves operating horticultural plant and equipment and maintaining park assets as part of the Parks and Open Space team.

You will complete allocated tasks within agreed time frames and undertake other duties as directed by Council. A Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent experience is required, with a current Queensland C Class Licence; MR is

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Certificate II in Horticulture, or demonstrate equivalent related experience.
• Current Queensland C Class Licence; MR licence preferred or willing to obtain.
• OH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of horticultural plant and equipment in Council's 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 by Council.

Skills

Operate horticultural machinery

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

C Class Licence (Queensland)

MR Licence (preferred)

OH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card

Tools

Horticultural plant & equipment operation

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Labourer to perform a range of horticultural tasks across parks, gardens and cemeteries. The role involves operating horticultural plant and equipment and maintaining park assets as part of the Parks and Open Space team.

You will complete allocated tasks within agreed time frames and undertake other duties as directed by Council. A Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent experience is required, with a current Queensland C Class Licence; MR is