Senior Parks Maintenance Labourer

$71536 per annum super benefits
Permanent Full Time
Parks & Natural Areas
Infrastructure Operations & Delivery
Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us youll become part of an organisation that values your contributions supports your growth and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland Australia the Bundaberg Region is one of Australias fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence pristine waterways and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that natures palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clickinghere.

About The Opportunity

As a Senior Parks Maintenance Labourer you will maintain and enhance the environment of our Parks Gardens Open Spaces Cemeteries Reserves Beaches Foreshores and Streetscape.

You will perform more highly skilled and specialised Horticultural tasks which may include turf and irrigation management streetscape and landscape maintenance chainsaw and arboreal activities and specialised cleaning. You will work autonomously as a sole operator for your designated area and must possess the skills and initiative required to successfully maintain this area to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Undertake general and skilled labouring maintenance and horticultural activities
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment
• Operate varies light plant and handheld equipment such as mowers brush cutters hedge trimmers blowers and chainsaws
• Perform manual handling. loading/unloading cleaning or basic repair tasks
• Provide on the job guidance to other employees when required
• Work cooperatively within a team to meet performance safety and quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in maintenance and improvement of parks streetscape landscape and horticultural environments
• Class C Drivers License
• MR or HR License or the ability to obtain within 12 months
• Construction Industry General Safety Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform physical labouring tasks of a repetitive nature
• Certificate II or higher in a Horticulture related field
• Provision of a satisfactory Criminal History Check Police Certificate (Australia wide name only)
• A Chainsaw Ticket and Herbicide Operator Ticket (AC/DC) is highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience to correctly operate and maintain various items ofmachinery and equipment relevant to the position
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with Council staff and the general public

To view the Position Description for this role please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our communitys rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo aNational Police Check and pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing) as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply submit your application online by clicking the Apply button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the About You section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries please contact or. Please quote job reference BDBRC1556.

Applications close on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities visit ourCareers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.