Are you passionate about keeping parks lush and green? The Leading Hand Parks Maintenance role at Mackay Regional Council is your chance to shine! This position gets to work amongst the cities high profile garden beds and parks. As a leader, you'll make sure everything stays top-notch while sharing your expertise on parks maintenance.

About this opportunity:

The Leading Hand Parks Maintenance role is integral to maintaining the beauty and functionality of Mackay's parks, cemeteries, and camping grounds. This position involves assisting in scheduled maintenance activities for grass, garden beds, and trees.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Qualification in Horticulture
• QLD C Class Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Card
• Chainsaw Level 1
• Medium Rigid Truck Licence
• ACDC Weed Spraying Licence
• Practical experience in a similar role, with a solid understanding of the demands and responsibilities associated with maintaining high standards in parks maintenance and team supervision.
• Skilled in effectively communicating work instructions, planning, and scheduling tasks and projects to ensure successful delivery and deadline adherence.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, withresponsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 59,319 + applicable allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.

How to apply:

You'll be part of a dedicated team, learning and growing while maintaining our parks and recreational areas. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to the table, we want to hear from you!

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 6 March 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.