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Labourer – Landscape Services

Requisition Number: 1126

Salary Range: $62,571.99 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Stratford Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Join our Parks & Open Spaces unit and play a hands-on role in keeping our parks, gardens and public spaces safe, attractive and well maintained for the community, working outdoors in a varied and active role.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable team member who enjoys physical, outdoor work and takes pride in delivering high-quality results. You’ll have experience undertaking labouring and horticultural maintenance tasks in a tropical environment and be comfortable operating small plant, tools and vehicles safely. You work well as part of a small team but can also work independently with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills are important, as you’ll regularly interact with members of the public, colleagues and other Council teams, and you’ll have a genuine commitment to customer service. A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety and environmental considerations in landscape maintenance, along with the physical capacity to perform demanding outdoor work, is essential.

What you’ll be doing

- Establishing, upgrading and maintaining landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces and roadside verges

- Undertaking labouring, gardening, mowing, tree maintenance and driving tasks as part of a scheduled works program

- Operating small plant, tools and vehicles safely, including completing daily servicing and safety checks





- Working in an environmentally sensitive manner while maintaining productivity and high standards of workmanship

- Communicating professionally with members of the public and internal stakeholders

- Assisting with the general upkeep of the designated depot

- Capturing required information in Council business systems in line with recordkeeping requirements

- Providing excellent customer service and actively assisting to resolve customer issues

- Undertaking other duties as required to support operational needs

Some advantages we offer:

- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

- Up to 3 weeks personal leave

- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3***

Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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📌 Labourer – Landscape Services (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns