Job Description
Parks and Open Spaces Labourer
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Are you passionate about the outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, and want to contribute to the beautification of your community? Cook Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Parks and Open Spaces Labourer to join our vital and enthusiastic team maintaining and improving the region's open spaces and recreational facilities.
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As a Parks and Open Spaces Labourer, you will be an essential part of the team responsible for maintaining parks, gardens, reserves, and public amenities across Cook Shire. You'll work in a supportive environment where safety, teamwork, and pride in your work are valued every day.
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Why choose Cook Shire Council?
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At Cook Shire, we're more than just a Council — we're a team that genuinely cares about community. You'll have the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to projects that shape the region.
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Training provided.
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Work with a friendly, down-to-earth team.
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9 day fortnight to enjoy a better work life balance
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What you'll be doing
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No two days are the same! You'll be:
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Undertaking general grounds maintenance including moving, bush cutting, weeding, pruning and planting.
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Maintaining playgrounds, sport fields, and other public spaces.
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Operating small plant and equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, chainsaws and whipper snippers.
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Assisting with streetscape maintenance, minor landscaping and development tasks.
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Performing inspections and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.
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Supporting a team that appreciates initiative, clear communication and a can-do attitude.
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What we're looking for
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Previous experience in parks and open spaces maintenance or related outdoor work.
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Ability to safely and competently operate relevant machinery and tools.
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A strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
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A strong safety awareness.
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Physically fit and able to work in varying outdoor conditions.
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A current MR Class Driver's Licence (Mandatory).
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Construction White Card. (Mandatory).
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Chainsaw or Horticultural qualifications (Highly regarded).
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Applications will now close 5.00pm Tuesday 25 August ****, Don't miss your chance to apply!
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Summary & Conditions Of Employment
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Job reference: CSC194
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Position: Parks and Open Spaces Labourer
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Location: Council's Depot, 31 Charlotte Street, Cooktown
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Tenure: Full Time
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Remuneration: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5) Award – State **** - Level 2 $69,678 per annum + eligible allowances
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Leave Entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave per annum, 15 days personal leave per annum, 9 day fortnight
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Superannuation: 12% Superannuation contributions
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Cook Shire Council is an equal prospect employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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All applications are assessed on merit.
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📌 Parks & Open Spaces Labourer (Queensland)
🏢 Cook Shire Council
📍 Queensland