Labourer – Landscape Services

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time $57,304 per year

Labourer – Landscape Services (2 Positions Available)

Requisition Number: 704

Salary Range: $57,300.43 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Martyn Street Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community?

Do you enjoy variety in your workday and take pride in a job well done?

We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) motivated and reliable Labourer – Landscape Services to join our team

What You Will Do:

As a Labourer – Landscape Services, you will be responsible for performing a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks, including gardening, mowing, and tree maintenance across public parks, gardens, open spaces, and roadside verges.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team, and is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A current Queensland Light Rigid (LR) drivers' licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.

  • Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card).

  • Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 or ability to obtain.

  • Demonstrated ability and a physical capacity to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks in a tropical environment associated with horticultural landscape maintenance activities.

  • Demonstrated skills and experience in the driving of trucks with trailers, the operation of small plant and the ability to perform associated daily routine servicing and safety checks.

  • Good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave

  • Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

  • Salary sacrifice opportunities

  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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