If you enjoy leading a crew, working outdoors and seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the role for you!

Douglas Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Ganger Public and Natural Areas to lead a hands‑on outdoor crew responsible for maintaining some of the Shire’s most visible and valued public spaces.

About the Role

This is a practical, hands‑on leadership role where you’ll supervise a small team and play an key part in keeping the Douglas Shire’s public spaces safe, welcoming and well presented.

You’ll coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of a field‑based crew delivering maintenance across Council’s parks, gardens, streetscapes and other public and natural areas.

Working alongside your team, you’ll plan and prioritise daily works, allocate people and equipment, monitor the quality and progress of work and make sure jobs are completed safely and efficiently.

You’ll also keep an eye on the condition of the areas you work in, identifying maintenance needs, defects and hazards and helping ensure Council assets are maintained to a high standard.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:





- Has experience leading, motivating and supporting an outdoor work crew
- Has practical experience in landscape and horticultural maintenance, ideally in a tropical environment
- Can confidently plan, coordinate and deliver day‑to‑day maintenance activities
- Is experienced in the safe use of landscape maintenance equipment, including mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws and pole saws
- Has a strong practical understanding of workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- Can coordinate people, plant and other resources to deliver work efficiently and within budget
- Builds positive working relationships with customers, contractors and other stakeholders
- Enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in the presentation of the Douglas Shire

Mossman Administration Building
64-66 Front St, Mossman, QLD 4873

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
*Closed on public holidays

Port Douglas Community Hall
13-29 Mowbray St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

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📌 Ganger Public and Natural Areas (Douglas Shire)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
📍 Douglas Shire