Parks & Gardens Labourer

3 weeks ago

Cook Shire, Australia Cook Shire Council Full time

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Parks and Gardens Labourer

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 Gardens Labourer to join our vital and enthusiastic team maintaining and improving the region's open spaces and recreational facilities.

As a Parks and Gardens 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 environment where safety, teamwork, and pride in your work are valued every day.

Why choose Cook Shire Council?

At Cook Shire, we're more than just a Council — we're a team that genuinely cares about community. You'll have the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to projects that shape the region.

  • Training provided.
  • Work with a friendly, down-to-earth team.
  • Casual flexibility with meaningful impact.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same You'll be:
  • Undertaking general grounds maintenance including moving, bush cutting, weeding, pruning and planting.
  • Maintaining playgrounds, sport fields, and other public spaces.
  • Operating small plant and equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, chainsaws and whipper snippers.
  • Assisting with streetscape maintenance, minor landscaping and development tasks.
  • Performing inspections and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.
  • Supporting a team that appreciates initiative, clear communication and a can-do attitude.

What we're looking for
  • Previous experience in parks and gardens maintenance or related outdoor work.
  • Ability to safely and competently operate relevant machinery and tools.
  • A strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • A strong safety awareness.
  • Physically fit and able to work in varying outdoor conditions.
  • A current MR Class Driver's Licence (Mandatory).
  • Construction White Card. (Mandatory).
  • Chainsaw or Horticultural qualifications (Highly regarded).

How to apply

To Apply, Please Review The Candidate Information Kit For This Position. To Be Considered For Selection You Will Need To Submit
  • a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
  • a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.

Applications will now close 11am Monday 11 August 2025.

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Summary & Conditions Of Employment

Job reference

CSC127

Position

Parks and Gardens Labourer

Location:

Council's Depot, 31 Charlotte Street, Cooktown

Tenure

Full Time

Remuneration

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5) Award – State 2017 -

Level 2

$32.76 per hour

Superannuation

12% Superannuation contributions

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications are assessed on merit.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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