The Details:

- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $78,197 pa (incl. industry & uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 6)
- Please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework.
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Caboolture

Help maintain our community's parks, gardens and open green spaces. Working alongside a Parks Labourer on a designated run, you'll take a leading role in maintaining some of Council's parks and public spaces so they remain safe, functional and enjoyable for the community. This position involves delivering a range of regular maintenance activities across parks, streetscapes and open spaces, including the Caboolture CBD area. Work is typically structured across a planned run, supporting the consistent upkeep of assigned areas and contributing to high quality presentation standards across well used community spaces.

This is a hands on role, with a mix of field based work and basic administrative responsibilities to support effective service delivery.

In this role, you'll coordinate and lead day to day activities, allocate resources and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards, while supporting the Labourer working alongside you.

Some of the tasks include:

- mowing parks, nature strips and open green spaces
- mulching and weeding
- pruning and planting
- brush cutting and hedging
- spraying and removal of debris and litter
- driving a truck and trailer
- operating a range of plant and equipment
- coordinating daily work activities and supporting delivery on your run
- using Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records

You'll also work with supervisors and other teams to identify improvements,



manage resources and ensure maintenance programs are delivered effectively. Click here for Position Description - this role is internally titled "Crew Leader - Parks"

About you

You have experience in parks, horticulture or landscape maintenance, along with experience taking the lead on site and coordinating day to day activities.

You'll also bring

- practical hands on experience in grounds or horticultural maintenance
- the ability to safely perform manual tasks in an outdoor environment
- experience operating plant and equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, blowers and similar machinery
- confidence and the ability to use and learn Council systems and relevant technology
- the ability to coordinate tasks and work effectively with others
- a strong focus on safety, quality and presentation standards

Requirements
- Current truck licence (minimum MR - Medium Rigid)
- Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- ACDC certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

A Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscape Construction or similar is highly desirable and required to progress through the Crew Leader Framework. Why continue your career with City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

As you may already know,



we’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, compelling and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
- Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

Continue your career with City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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