Leading Hand Open Space Maintenance - Mowing

• A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant provide leadership and support to the mowing team.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $69,102 to $70,883 (Depending on skills and qualifications) plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Role Overview

This position supports Council's direction by providing leadership, support and direction for the Mowing work group. The position is expected to provide technical advice, work schedules monitoring and maintenance planning for mowing maintenance. Tasks including mowing, edging, brushcutting, blowing, plant operation and truck driving in accordance with Council’s policies and standards.  These activities make up part of the multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council's Open Space assets. These assets include parks, reserves, sporting facilities, urban streetscapes, beach, foreshores and cemeteries.

The position will be required to assist other Open Space works teams when required.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated good knowledge and skill from working in the industry.
• Demonstrated experience with parks mowing maintenance activities including; industrial turf mower operations including tractors, large ride-on mowers and other equipment associated with large scale industrial mowing operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in tree pruning, tree planting and tree machinery operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team or independently and maintain good working relationships with all council employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide information, instruction and leadership within a team and maintain a good working relationships.
• Be able to develop maintenance work plans and schedules for self and others
• Knowledge and skills in communicating including providing good customer service.
• Possess a commitment to undertake their work in a safe manner and promote a culture of safety.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained
• Construction Industry White/Blue card. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Schedule and undertake a range of mowing tasks including, mowing, edging, brushcutting, woodchippers and blowing.
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance to the Mowing work group to ensure the parks and turf areas are well maintained for community use.
• Program and schedule works to ensure mowing standards are achieved within mowing height tolerances and turf areas are ready for special events.
• Provide knowledge of plant & equipment operations and guide workers to deliver a quality outcome of turf maintenance.
• Undertake tree pruning, tree planting, Chipper and stump grinder machine operations as required.
• Undertake landscaping and project work as required.
• Perform tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner. Comply with all Council’s safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a quality standard which contributes to the overall presentation of Councils’ horticultural service standards to the satisfaction of the community.
• Operate and maintain medium sized plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maintain Council’s Open Space assets
• Provide information and guidance to staff, assisted workers, contractors, trainees, casual employees and new starters.
• Research and suggest new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Open Space Maintenance, Rick Johnston on 07-5481 0815 or email rick.johnston@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 29thSeptember 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.