Labourer Parks

Labourer – Parks (3 Positions Available)

Requisition Number: 1271

Salary Range: $65,074.87 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Martyn Street Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping to create beautiful, safe, and sustainable green spaces for the community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Labourer - Parks to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Labourer - Parks, you will play a key role in the upkeep and improvement of landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges. Your day-to-day tasks will include gardening, mowing, snipping, tree maintenance, and operating small plant machinery and vehicles. You will work to a scheduled program, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Your commitment to working in an environmentally sensitive way will help preserve the natural beauty of our community’s green spaces, while your focus on productivity and quality ensures these areas remain welcoming and safe for all visitors. Additionally, you will interact with the public and other Council staff, providing excellent customer service and helping to resolve any issues that arise.

What We Are Looking For:

• Hold 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.

• 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

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

• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

• Salary sacrifice opportunities

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: (07) •••• •310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council