Senior Parks Maintenance Labourer |

Bundaberg Regional Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

Fitness Passport

PPE supplied

Wellbeing programs

Career development support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Senior Parks Maintenance Labourer to join the Parks & Natural Areas team in Bundaberg. The role involves hands-on maintenance of parks, gardens and public spaces, including mowing, pruning, planting and irrigation, with safe operation of plant and equipment.

The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety, with opportunities for professional development and an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in parks maintenance, horticulture or similar field.
• Ability to carry out mowing, pruning, planting, and upkeep of public spaces.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment (mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, handheld tools).
• Commitment to safe work practices, manual handling, hazard awareness and risk management.
• Physically capable of repetitive, labour-intensive tasks.
• Reliable, proactive and team-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance parks, gardens, open spaces and coastal environments.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment safely (mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws).
• Contribute to delivering high-quality, safe and well-presented public spaces.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork and commitment to workplace safety.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Horticulture

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

General Construction Induction (White) Card

Class C Driver's Licence

MR or HR Driver's Licence

Herbicide (AC/DC) licence

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Plant operation tickets

Mowers and brush cutters

Chainsaws

Job description

$71, 536 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Infrastructure Operations & Delivery | Parks and Natural Areas
Location: Bundaberg

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

Bundaberg Reginal Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Parks Maintenance Labourer to join our Parks & Natural Areas team, with opportunities available in Bundaberg.

In these hands‑on roles, you'll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the region's parks, gardens, open spaces and coastal environments. The roles involve a mix of horticultural and maintenance activities including mowing, pruning, planting, irrigation and landscaping, along with the safe operation of plant and equipment. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to delivering high-quality, safe and well‑presented public spaces for the community while demonstrating reliability, teamwork and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

About You

To be successful in these roles, you will demonstrate:

• Practical experience in parks maintenance, horticulture or a similar field, with the ability to carry out tasks such as mowing, pruning, planting and general upkeep of public spaces.
• Demonstrated capability to safely operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws and other handheld tools.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices, with sound knowledge of manual handling, hazard awareness and risk management.
• The physical capability to undertake repetitive, labour‑intensive tasks while maintaining a high standard of work.
• A reliable, proactive and team‑oriented approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
• Effective communication skills and a professional manner when engaging with team members, supervisors and the public.
• The ability to use initiative, exercise sound judgement and respond to on‑site challenges as they arise.
• A current Class C Driver's Licence
• Possession of a General Construction Induction (White) Card.
• MR or HR Driver's Licence (or willingness to obtain).
• Relevant plant operation tickets and/or horticultural qualifications.
• Herbicide (AC/DC) licence and First Aid/CPR certification.

Join us and help maintain the parks, gardens and public spaces that make the Bundaberg Region a great place to live, work and visit.

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.

For enquiries, please contact *******@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 ***. Please quote job reference BDBRC1718.