Skilled Park Worker and Park Worker / Operator (Multiple positions)

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 -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Parks and Gardens branch are recruiting multiple roles at Maroochydore and Coolum depots.

The Parks and Gardens branch are 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 Skilled Parks Worker and Park Worker Operator you will be responsible for carrying out a key role in plant operation activity in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of parks, natural areas, roadside vegetation, and landscape improvement activities.

You will have knowledge in general operation of any of the following plant:

• Pneumatic tyred tractor without powered attachments;
• Pneumatic tyred tractor with powered attachment up to 110 KW;
• Any other plant allowable under the Award.

You will carry out Leading Hand responsibilities as required, including the supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required, and work effectively as a member of a high performing team and always ensuring the provision of high-quality customer service, and ensure that all work is carried out in a timely manner to the required quality standards while identifying new ways to improve work practices.

About you

As a requirement for this role, you will possess a CPCCOHS1001A - Work Safely in the Construction - White Card.

You will possess a Current “C” class driver’s licence & LR Licence, and a Certificate III in Horticulture for a Skilled Park Worker and Certificate II for a Park Worker Operator or you will have relevant experience.

You are required to meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act.

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.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page summary regarding your interest and suitability for the role with reference to the: 
  Position Profile - Skilled Park Worker
  Position Profile - Park Worker/Operator;
• 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 2025-2030.

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.