Labourer - Open Space (Anderson Gardens)
4 days ago
Infrastructure and Operations - Construction Maintenance and Operations | Trades/Service
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Manual 'C' Class Drivers' Licence and White Card Essential
About Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues, and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle-driven and innovation-focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Parks and Open Space Team provides delivery of maintenance activities related to Townsville's existing public infrastructure within parks, open spaces, including cemeteries. These areas provide a range of services including recreational and cultural activities for both residents and visitors across the Townsville Region. As the public image of the section, this role is critical in maintaining Council's image as efficient, effective, professional, and customer-focused.
This role will perform labouring activities within Anderson Gardens which includes mowing, whipper snipping, pruning, and plantings. Pride in your work and willingness to interact with the public on a daily basis are essential in this high-profile botanical garden.
About You
To be eligible to apply for these roles, you must have a Manual 'C' class licence and a Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
Desirable skills and tickets are below. While these skills and tickets are desired, we are open to candidates who don't yet have these tickets but are eager to obtain them through Council:
- 'MR' class licence
- Chainsaw Ticket (Level 2)
- Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC)
- Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position
- Traffic Management Implementation (TMI)
- First Aid Certificate
- Certificate II in Arboriculture and/or Certificate II in Horticulture
- Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts Certificate
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 28 January 2025
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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