Team Member - Parks Maintenance

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible working including work from?o

Professional development

Novated leasing

Employee discount shopping program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

23/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Open Space & Environment practitioner in Maryborough to deliver both scheduled and reactive horticultural works across parks and open spaces. You will work with modern tools, GIS mapping, and field apps to guide daily tasks and deliver maintenance programs within a territory-based approach.

The role emphasizes safety, high presentation standards, and the opportunity for development under experienced team leaders, with a 9-day fortnight and

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and construction induction white card.
• ACDC license and MR licence are desirable.
• Experience in a parks or open space maintenance environment is required.
• Commitment to safe work practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver horticultural maintenance and planned seasonal works to high presentation standards.
• Operate relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Provide strong customer service in the field and escalate where necessary.
• Record work using works management systems and other online platforms.

Skills

Valid driver's licence

ACDC licence

Construction induction white card

Experience in parks maintenance

Understanding of safe work practices

Education

Certificate II or III in Horticulture or similar

Tools

MR licence

First Aid Certificate

Playground Inspection Certificate

Job description

Open Space & Environment

Permanent Full Time

Maryborough

Stream B Level 3 - $71,780 plus superannuation

• + annualised allowance of $2,789
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

It’s an exciting time to join our Maryborough based parks team. We’re entering a new phase of growth and improvement, with a strong focus on safety, service excellence, and the adoption of modern tools and technology to support how we work.

Role

We’re looking for someone with experience delivering maintenance working within a parks or open space environment to join our team. You’ll play an important role in delivering both scheduled and reactive horticultural and seasonal works, ensuring our open spaces maintain a high level of presentation for our communities. This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Use modern parks equipment with mobile apps to guide daily tasks and deliver prescribed maintenance programs within a category and territory-based approach.
• Work with strong safety practices and reliable digital systems, helping your team stay aligned and produce consistent, high‑quality results across parks and open spaces.
• Use GIS mapping, field apps, and the TechOne platform to access work orders, record activity, navigate assets, and support accurate, real‑time delivery of maintenance programs across your assigned area.
• Grow your skills through real development opportunities, supported by experienced Team Leaders and a team culture that encourages learning and progression in parks maintenance.

Council is committed to supporting its people - through ongoing professional development, well-maintained equipment, and a strong focus on working safely and sustainably. If you’re motivated by delivering quality outcomes and taking pride in public spaces, this is a place where your work genuinely matters.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Delivering horticultural maintenance and planned seasonal works, maintaining a high level of presentation.
• Operating a range of relevant plat and tool effectively and safely
• Providing strong customer service when required in the field and escalating when necessary
• Recording work through works management systems and other online platforms

What You’ll Need For Success

• Valid driver's licence, ACDC licence, construction induction white card
• Experience in a similar park's maintenance environment
• Understanding of and commitment to safe work practices

What’s Nice To Have

• MR licence
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture or similar
• First Aid Certificate
• Playground Inspection Certificate

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What We Offer

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.