Parks Worker / Operator

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Our Parks & Gardens Branch are seeking multiple Parks Worker / Operators to join their productive field team in maintaining our region’s vast array of outdoor spaces. The role is responsible for maintenance activities such as

• irrigation management
• planting and pruning of trees & shrubs
• weeding and mulching
• treatment of pests and diseases

The successful candidate will also undertake mowing and turf management practices within our parks precincts and open spaces.

Your daily duties will encompass a variety of tasks from removal of green waste and litter to assisting in landscape construction and maintenance within Sunshine Coast parks and gardens. As a requirement of the role, you will undertake general labouring as necessary.

This position holds a strong safety and compliance focus whereby obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act are central to daily duties.

About you

As someone passionate about Horticulture and the outdoors, who brings a high level of energy you will possess a Certificate II in Horticulture or have relevant experience in the field.

You are a team player, eager to join a high-performing team, utilising your strong problem-solving abilities to complete all tasks within set timeframes.

A requirement of the position is to hold a Work Safely in the Construction Industry White Card along with “LR” class driver’s licence.

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Candidates possessing the following will be highly regarded for the role:

• AC/DC Licence
• Certificate III in Horticulture
• 2 years recent and continous horticultural or landscaping experience
• Chainsaw and other mechanical and hand held gardening equipment licences (e.g. Ride-On Mower)
• Experience in operating equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, mulchers, brush cutters, blower vacs

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page summary expressing your interest and suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Rob Tsikleas during business hours on 0418 182 243.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.