Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

Do you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and take pride in keeping green spaces looking their best?

Ipswich City Council has multiple opportunities available across our Field Services team, including parks and gardens, sports maintenance, nursery, streetscape, arboriculture and tractor operations.

These roles help maintain parks, gardens, sporting facilities and public spaces that are safe, attractive and welcoming for the community. If you are motivated, experienced and ready to make the places residents and visitors use every day great, apply now.

Current opportunities include

- Field Worker A (Open Space)
- Field Worker A (Sports Maintenance)
- Field Worker (Arboriculture)
- Field Worker (Nursery)
- Field Worker (Streetscape)
- Field Worker B (Tractor Operator)
- Leading Hand (Arboriculture)

Read more about each role below to see which opportunity best matches your skills and interests. Field Worker A (Open Space) - Full time, salary commencing at $70,601

- Operate machinery and undertake detailed maintenance of garden and turf areas in parks and reserves.
- Use brush cutters, blowers and mowers, and apply chemicals safely

View the position description for more details. Field Worker A (Sports Maintenance) - Full time, salary commencing at $70,601

- Undertake general grounds maintenance within sports grounds
- Establish and maintain sports turf areas and gardens in sporting venues
- Assist with minor landscape construction works

View the position description for more details. Field Worker (Nursery) - Full time, salary commencing at $70,601

- Undertake general nursery operations,



including maintenance, propagation, plant production and customer-focused activities

View the position description for more details about the role. Field Worker (Streetscape) - Full time, salary commencing at $71,662

- Undertake planting and garden maintenance of streetscapes across the city
- Operate and maintain machinery

View the position description for more details. Field Worker (Arboriculture) - Full time, salary commencing at $73,860

- Undertake skilled arboricultural maintenance, including pruning, tree surgery and tree removal
- Operate specific arboricultural machinery including woodchippers, elevated platforms and chainsaws

View the position description for more details. Field Worker B (Tractor Operator) - Full time, salary commencing at $73,860

- Operate a tractor and undertake general maintenance within parks and reserves
- Ensure all machinery and equipment is maintained

View the position description for more details. Leading Hand (Arboriculture) - Full time, salary commencing at $76,889

- Lead the team to complete tree maintenance safely and on time
- Undertake pruning, tree surgery, tree removal and arboricultural maintenance activities including tree climbing
- Operate and maintain specific arboricultural machinery including woodchippers, elevated platforms and chainsaws

View the position description for more about the role.

About you

All candidates will need

- Demonstrated horticulture experience
- The ability to work as part of a team to complete assigned tasks on time
- A minimum of a C Class Drivers licence
- Construction Induction card
- FIT testing respirator test - workers must be clean-shaven or have facial hair that doesn't interfere with the fitting surfaces and valve of the respirator

Some positions may require Q Fever immunisation. View more about the mandatory requirements for each role.

About the benefits

- 12.5% superannuation




- 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, skilled memberships, novated leases and more
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health

Join us If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, one of these opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Please apply online and submit:

- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining which role/s you are interested in and describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of the role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 19 August 2026 Please direct any related questions to [email protected].

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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