About The Role

As Leading Hand (Trade Asset Services), you will be a key member of the Works and Field Services team, responsible for delivering skilled maintenance and minor construction works across a range of community assets.

In this hands‑on role you will lead by example to ensure parks, reserves, playgrounds, and associated infrastructure are maintained to high safety and quality standards. The team work a 4-day week (Mon to Thursday) – 6am to 4pm.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct inspections and reporting and maintenance of parks, reserves, and playgrounds.
- Complete skilled maintenance of fencing, pathways, shelters, retaining walls, shade sails and outside furniture
- Safely operate a range of plant and equipment, including a Kanga, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), and job truck.
- Foster a safe working workplace for staff and the community.
- Assist in coordinating daily work activities and contribute to the delivery of high-quality maintenance outcomes.

This role is ideal for a motivated trade professional with experience in construction, landscaping, or playground maintenance who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining community spaces.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About You

- Current C Class Driver License
- Current MR Drivers Licence would be an advantage.
- Relevant trade certificate would be an advantage.
- Construction Card
- Ability to be agile, resilient, passionate, community focused, to adjust at short notice.
- The ability to work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About The Benefits





This is a permanent full-time role with a salary commencing at $75,146 (with the ability to progress in salary level upon completion of required competencies) plus 12.5% superannuation.

- 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, professional 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
- Work/Life balance: A supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- 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 discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health

About Us

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 the state’s fastest growing city 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 safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: 11 August 2026

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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📌 Leading Hand (Trade Asset Services) (Ipswich)
🏢 Ipswich City Council
📍 Ipswich