About this opportunity:

The Leading Hand Parks Maintenance role is essential for preserving the beauty and functionality of Mackay's parks, cemeteries, and camping grounds. The position includes assisting in scheduled maintenance activities for grass, garden beds, and trees, with a strong focus on horticultural practices.

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 horticultural experience in a similar role, understanding the specific demands and responsibilities of parks maintenance and team supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate work instructions, plan, and schedule horticultural tasks and projects to ensure successful delivery within deadlines.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility 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.

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

• Base annual salary of $ $63,861.20 + 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, 19 June 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

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