Labourer – Landscape Services

Requisition Number: 692

Salary Range: $57,300.43 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Stratford Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about working outdoors, keeping landscapes beautiful, and making a difference in your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) motivated and reliable Labourer – Landscape Services to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will undertake a variety of hands-on tasks, including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and driving duties. You will work to scheduled maintenance programs and help ensure that our public spaces are safe, tidy, and beautifully maintained, all while working in a sustainable, environmentally conscious way.

What We Are Looking For:

Hold a current Queensland Light Rigid (LR) drivers’ licence.

Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card).

Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 or ability to obtain.

Demonstrated ability and a physical capacity to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks in a tropical environment associated with horticultural landscape maintenance activities.

Demonstrated skills and experience in the driving of trucks with trailers, the operation of small plant and the ability to perform associated daily routine servicing and safety checks.

Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.

Some benefits we offer:

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council