Job Description

About The Role

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Ready to lead a team that helps shape and maintain the parks, open spaces and landscapes enjoyed by our growing community?

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As Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to lead your team in the delivery of maintenance programs for parks, open spaces and roadside corridors. This is your chance to make a visible impact on the presentation and liveability of landcsapes across the city while leading a dedicated field-based team.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Develop and implement park and horticultural maintenance programs
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- Lead and support your team to complete maintenance schedules and parkland projects on time and to a high standard
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- Coordinate contractors, materials, and machinery for programs and parkland development projects
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- Plan weekly and daily work schedules/routines
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About You

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- Current C Class Driver's Licence
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- Current MR Class Driver's Licence is desirable
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- Current QLD A.C.D.C Licence or be able to obtain within 6 months of appointment
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- To undertake this position, you will need to be immunised against Q Fever
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- Workers must pass a respirator fit test before they start wearing a tight-fitting respirator and at regular intervals during their employment
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- The ability work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership
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About The Benefits

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This is a permanent full-time role with a salary commencing at $79,616 plus 12.5% superannuation.

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- 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
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- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
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- Work/Life balance: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
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- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
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- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
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- Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
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- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
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- 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
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About Us

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Ipswich is a agile 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.

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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:

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

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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.

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Join us

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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.

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Closing date: 22 September 2026

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Please direct any related questions to [email protected].

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Pre Employment Screening:

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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.

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Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:

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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.

📌 Supervisor (Open Space) (Ipswich)
🏢 Ipswich City Council
📍 Ipswich