Labourer – Landscape Services (3 Positions Available)
Requisition Number:****
Salary Range:$65,****** per annum plus applicable allowances
Position Type:Full Time Permanent
Location:Stratford Depot
Application Close Date:Sunday, 16 August **** at *****pm AEST
Are you passionate about working outdoors and making your community a more vibrant, green, and inviting place to live?
We have an exciting opportunity for three (3) motivated and hardworking Labourer - Landscape Services to join our team!
What You Will Do:
As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will perform a variety of essential tasks including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and operating small plant and vehicles.
You will work to scheduled programs to establish, upgrade, and maintain landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges, all while working in an environmentally sensitive way.
Your role will require a strong commitment to high-quality workmanship, safety, and productivity.
You will interact with members of the public and collaborate with other Council teams to ensure excellent customer service and smooth operations.
What We Are Looking For:
Current Queensland light Rigid (LR) Drivers Licence (or have the ability to obtain) with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.
Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card).
Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 or ability to obtain.
Demonstrated ability and a physical capacity to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks in a tropical environment associated with horticultural landscape maintenance activities.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the driving of trucks with trailers, the operation of small plant and the ability to perform associated daily routine servicing and safety checks.
Demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment, be a good team player, and possess a high level of motivation whilst working independently with limited supervision.
Some benefits we offer:
Salary sacrifice 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
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
We are committed to:
Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
Cultivating a culture of skilled growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
ApplicationsMUSTbe 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:**************
Email:******
Website:Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council