Labourer (Parks Maintenance)

6 days ago

Mount Charlton, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Regional Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

BRING YOUR LABOURING AND CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TO OUR PARKS TEAM

About the position

The Labourer position is required to ensure that staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders remain safe while achieving the efficient delivery of desired levels of service for park infrastructure within the Toowoomba region.  Primarily, the position is responsible for the specialised maintenance and construction of parks infrastructure and assets including playgrounds in accordance with National Standards.

This position will work under general supervision.

  • The base wage rate for this position is $1,232.68 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
  • This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
  • Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
  • Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
  • Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
  • Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
  • Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
  • Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
  • Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

  1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
  2. Demonstrated numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
  3. Good customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, safely and ethically under general supervision, using discretion in the selection and organisation of work processes and resources.
  5. Ability to perform physical labouring tasks and to complete work neatly and efficiently in terms of expected standards of service.
  6. Ability to interpret National Standards in relation to playground assets.
  7. Understanding of and commitment to Council's Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website  for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact David Murphy - Supervisor Park Infrastructure Services - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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