Open Space Maintenance Team Member - Mowing

About the role

Gympie Regional Council is looking for three Open Space Maintenance Team Members to help maintain its parks, reserves, sporting facilities, streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries. There is 1 full-time permanent position and 2 full-time fixed-term positions of approximately 3 months. The work is carried out as part of a multi-skilled team, with a starting annual salary of $74,376 plus up to 15% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Mow, slash, brush cut, spray weeds, manage pests and carry out general grounds maintenance
• Prune trees, plant trees, chip wood, maintain greenkeeping and playgrounds
• Operate and maintain mowers, woodchippers, tractors and other plant and equipment safely
• Maintain parks, gardens, reserves, streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries
• Work safely in public spaces and support other Open Space teams
• Share knowledge with new starters and casual employees and suggest improvements to work practices

Required profile

• Current and valid Australian Class C driver's licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card or accepted equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and equipment for parks, gardens and open space maintenance
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and willingness to undertake cemetery operations

Required skills

• Desirable: Class MR driver's licence
• Desirable: formal qualifications in horticulture, arboriculture, turf management or parks and gardens
• Desirable: chainsaw competency tickets, EWP high-risk work licence, traffic management and skid steer or front-end loader competency
• Desirable: ACDC licence and experience maintaining public open spaces

What we offer

• Nine-day fortnight and long service leave after seven years
• Health and well-being programs, including a fitness passport with subsidised gym access
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Employee assistance program with confidential counselling

Applications close on 8 November 2026; only applications submitted through the Council's online system will be considered.