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 workplace 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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- 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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- 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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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 2017 - Level 2
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- $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 opportunity 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 (Cooktown)
🏢 Cook Shire Council
📍 Cooktown