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Labourer

Whitsunday Regional Council
Dalby Full-day Full-time

Description:

Labourer (Parks and Gardens)
Location - Cannonvale
Permanent / Full Time
$66,472 to $67,292 per annum
The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.
Your Opportunity
The Whitsunday Regional Council is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Parks and Gardens Labourer to join our team. This role involves a range of labouring tasks related to the construction, establishment, and maintenance of parks and gardens infrastructure across the beautiful Whitsunday region.
Our offer to you:
Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
Locality Allowance
Health and Wellbeing Benefits
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake general labouring duties including vegetation control, maintenance, litter control, and other parks and gardens activities.
Operate small plant and equipment safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Collaborate with Leading Hands, Managers, and Council staff to complete allocated tasks efficiently.
Implement traffic management requirements, including traffic control schemes and plans in line with current regulations.
Maintain and operate Council vehicles, plant, and equipment in accordance with safety and operational standards.
Complete daily timesheets, pre-start checks, and maintain records as required.
Report any issues that may affect operations, safety, or staff welfare to supervisors or managers.
Be available to work at various locations throughout the region as required.
Perform other duties consistent with your skills, training, and experience as directed.
Essential
MR Manual Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)
General Construction Safety Induction (White Card)
Current First aid and CPR
Traffic Control (or willingness to obtain)
Certificate to operate Chainsaw and Pole saw (or willingness to obtain)
Agriculture Chemical distribution and control (ACDC) (or willingness to obtain)
Basic Chain of Responsibility (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
Certificate II or III in Horticulture
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining public spaces, and have a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now
To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources team on (07) 4945 0694.
Applications close 11:30 PM Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles
1 May 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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