Plant Operator Parks & Gardens

Come and work as a vital member of our Parks & Gardens team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Plant Operators Parks & Gardens are responsible for undertaking a variety of duties to assist in the presentation and maintenance of Council’s open spaces.  These include the safe operation and general maintenance of Council’s plant, equipment and other machinery, performing general duties such as mowing, weeding, brush cutting, fertilising, irrigating and picking up litter as well providing other support for the workgroup as directed.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be able to work as part of a team You will have solid communication skills, both written and verbal You will have the ability to perform general maintenance on machinery You will have a current Queensland C class driver’s licence or MR Licence You will need to be able to safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws, or have the ability to quickly acquire these skills You will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in horticulture, or have the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge You will need to be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions

You will also need to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol screen.

What we can offer you:  

Permanent, full-time position LGEA Level 4 – $57,239 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $1,651 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Tuesday, 23 January 2024  

For further information contact Jacob Grundling, Coordinator Parks & Open Spaces, on 0499 978 663 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.