Parks Maintenance Labourers

Parks Maintenance Labourers | Expression of Interest (EOI)
We continually seek labourers to join our Grounds Maintenance/Parks teams at various locations throughout our city. We invite expressions of interest for both current and upcoming opportunities within this space.
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: Select your preference/s in the application form. Council currently have Parks team members based out of depots located at Arana Hills, Bribie Island, Caboolture, Dayboro, Deception Bay, Margate, Narangba, Petrie and Woodford - please note, any Petrie based positions will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.
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 typically 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 its 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
Ideally your application will demonstrate recent experience performing manual handling tasks related to parks maintenance.
We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:
knowledge and physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
a team-oriented mindset
In addition to these skills and experience, successful candidates must possess:
a current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
a Construction Induction Card
Ready for a career that matters?
Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of these potential opportunities. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.
In the online application process, we will also request a little more information about the types of roles you are interested in being considered for (e.g., location, full time/temporary etc), your availability, licences/certificates/qualifications and skills.
Should your preferences change simply log back in to your applicant account (Sign in), and click 'update your application'.
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.
Closing Date
We will keep this Expression of Interest open on our website for applications until 30 June 2025 and will review the applications on an 'as required' basis.
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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.
City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Advertised: 24 Feb 2025 Applications close: 30 Jun :55
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