Various Locations - Central, City, North, Sarina, South, Valley

About

About this opportunity

Join a team dedicated to maintaining some of the region's most valued parks, gardens and recreational spaces.

As a Parks Maintenance Officer, you'll undertake a variety of horticultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance activities while helping to preserve and enhance Council's parks and open space assets. No two days are the same, with opportunities to work across a variety of sites and projects throughout the Mackay region.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Maintaining parks, gardens and open spaces through mowing, pruning, weeding and general horticultural activities.
- Operating and maintaining a range of small and large plant and equipment.
- Conducting inspections of park infrastructure and reporting maintenance requirements.
- Cleaning, maintaining and repairing park facilities and amenities.
- Using technology to manage work orders, communications and data collection.
- Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community.

About You

We're looking for reliable and motivated team players who enjoy outdoor work and take pride in delivering quality results.

Essential Requirements

- General Construction Induction Training (White Card).
- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
- Medium Rigid (MR) Licence.
- Experience operating and maintaining plant, equipment and power tools used in grounds maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team workplace.

Highly regarded

- Experience in horticulture, landscaping or parks maintenance.
- Experience operating mowers, tractors, brush cutters and other maintenance equipment.
- Chemical Accreditation, Chainsaw, Pole Saw or horticultural qualifications.

Why Join Us?

- Base weekly salary between $1,311 - $1,361 plus additional allowances.
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).




- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- 9-day fortnight roster.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
- Lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts.
- Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Click or tap here to enter hiring manager’s name. on 1300 622 529.

How To Apply

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply.

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Having troubles submitted yourapplication?

Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Team by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

- Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

📌 Parks Maintenance Officer - Various Locations (Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Mackay