Field Worker

4 days ago


Cairns, Australia Council Jobs Full time

Career Opportunities: Field Worker / Leading Hand (Open Space) (3450)

Requisition ID3450-Posted -Parks-Full Time

To assist with the growth of our city, we are currently seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to maintain our open space areas including parks and gardens.

If you enjoy working outdoors and have experience in turf and garden care, these roles could be a perfect fit for you.

We have multiple new positions available including:

Leading Hand: You will lead a team to undertake turf and garden maintenance within parks, gardens and open spaces. You will be self motivated working with limited supervision and provide direction to your crew to ensure work is done to a high standard and on time.

Field Worker A: Bring your horticulture skills to the team to undertake detailed maintenance of garden and turf areas in the many parks and reserves across the city. Manual labour is a key component of the role as you will assist with minor landscaping works, operate machinery and have a hands on approach to maintaining outdoor spaces for the community to enjoy.

View the position descriptions for more details about each role:

To be successful in these roles, you will have:

- Current C Class Driver Licence
- Current QLD ACDC Licence or be able to obtain within 6 months of appointment
- General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Card
- Q Fever immunisation will be required upon commencement
- Current MR Class Driver Licence is desirable
- Experience in maintaining green spaces highly desirable
- Experience in leading a team (Leading Hand position)
- Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

These are permanent full-time positions, with a salary between $68,049 and $74,110 plus 12.5% superannuation.

- 9 day fortnight:every second weekend is a long weekend and get paid for any overtime
- Positive workplace culture:Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Diversity and inclusion:Work with adiverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Learningand development:Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being:Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- Leave options:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Salary packaging:Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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