Senior Parks & Open Space Maintenance Lead

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

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.