Parks Maintenance Labourer

**Job Number**:
500227

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $67,642 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 3 of the EBA5
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Arana Hills Depot

City of Moreton Bay's parks maintenance teams undertake general labouring tasks to preserve and enhance the regions public parks, gardens and open green spaces. This position would have you working with a crew leader on a designated run and undertaking duties such as:

- mowing parks and nature strips
- mulching and weeding
- pruning and planting
- brushcutting and hedging
- spraying and removal of debris and litter

Your work will directly contribute to the upkeep of our parks, gardens and green spaces, making a tangible difference in our community's safety and appearance. This hands on role offers variety and the satisfaction of seeing immediate results from your efforts. Join our team and help keep our city looking it's best

We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

**About you**

We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:

- knowledge and physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
- excellent communication skills
- a team-oriented mindset
- a current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
- a Construction Induction Card

**Why City of Moreton Bay?**

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what _can be_ - for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- **See it.** To build a city of the future, first, you have to _see it_. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- **Shape it.** You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters - and it’s yours to shape and own.
- **Live it.** Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
- Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

**Ready for a career that matters?**

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

**Your Future City.**
**See it. Shape it. Live It.**

**Advertised**:
10 Jan 2025

**Applications close**:
22 Jan 2025 23:55