Labourer – Landscape Services

Requisition Number: 1354

Salary Range: $65,074.87 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about working outdoors, keeping landscapes beautiful, and making a difference in your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Labourer - Landscape Services to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will undertake a variety of hands-on tasks, including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and driving duties. You will work to scheduled maintenance programs and help ensure that our public spaces are safe, tidy, and beautifully maintained, all while working in a sustainable, environmentally conscious way.

What We Are Looking For:

- Hold a current Queensland Light Rigid (LR) drivers’ licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.
- Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card).
- Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 or ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated ability and a physical capacity to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks in a tropical environment associated with horticultural landscape maintenance activities.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the driving of trucks with trailers, the operation of small plant and the ability to perform associated daily routine servicing and safety checks.




- Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.
- This is an active, hands-on role where you will work in a team environment that values responsibility, safety, and service to the community.

Some benefits we offer:

- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a team-oriented and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310 4044 3310)

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Labourer – Landscape Services (Cairns)
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