Parks Cleaner / 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

The Parks and Gardens branch is responsible for the care, management, and operation of a comprehensive network of public open space and recreational areas which have been established for active and passive recreation for the community and the preservation of the natural features of landscape and environment along the Sunshine Coast, largely within the urban environment.

As a Parks Cleaner/Operator your role is to perform a broad range of tasks, requiring development of industry skills, with such tasks to be performed under general supervision by the Parks Supervisor.

You will carry out general labouring tasks, and more specialised tasks are required of Parks Cleaners/Operators acting under general supervision.

You will assist in the cleaning of public conveniences, BBQ’s, street-cleaning, associated Parks Infrastructure and beach litter collection, roadside litter & debris removal and the cleaning of parks and other Council assets.

You will be responsible for the correct care, maintenance and operation of all chemicals, plant, machinery, and tools placed under the employee’s control, and be responsible for maintaining equipment used in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to work within the span of hours is between 3:00am and 6:00pm, with all hours worked outside of 6:00am to 6:00pm currently paid at award penalty rates.

As a requirement for this role, you will possess a current “C” Class drivers’ licence and have immunisation against Hepatitis A & B and Tetanus.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

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.

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.
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• 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 cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your 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 Jeff Ferney during business hours on 0418 751 242.

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.