Open Space Maintenance Team Member

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant doing tasks including tractor slashing, other plant operation and truck driving.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $69,102, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Open Space Maintenance Team Member - Slasher

Remuneration:Annual salary commencing at $69,102, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

*No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.*

What we are looking for:

This position supports Council's direction by undertaking a range of tasks including tractor slashing, other plant operations and truck driving in accordance with Council's policies and standards.  These activities make up part of the multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council's Open Space assets. These assets include parks, reserves, sporting facilities, urban streetscapes, beach foreshores and cemeteries. The position will be required to assist other Open Space works teams.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team or independently and maintain good working relationships with all council employees.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of tractors and medium size plant and equipment for the maintenance of parks and gardens.
• Knowledge and skills in communicating include providing good customer service.
• Queensland 'MR' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card

Essential Requirements:

• Operate and maintain tractor slasher and other equipment in a safe, competent and efficient manner to maintain Council's Open Space assets.
• Undertake other tasks including brush cutting, weed spraying, pest management, playground maintenance, tree pruning, and planting.
• Perform tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner. Comply with all Council's safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a quality standard which contributes to the overall presentation of Councils' maintenance service standards to the satisfaction of the community.
• Provide information and training for casual employees and new starters.
• Identify and suggest new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Open Space Maintenance, Rick Johnston on or email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application:

1) Download and review the position description above

2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 

3) Click 'APPLY'

4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.

5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. *No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.*

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.