Why Choose
Us Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville
through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching
lifestyle.
Our organisation
provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community
assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,
bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,
sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an
active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,
providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural
environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically
healthy city.
We are driving
economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing
a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,
sustainable and innovative city.
Council's
vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and
innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service
excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting
today and future.
Our
Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle
and nature.
Our
Purpose: Grow Townsville Our
Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,
Enjoyment About the
Role In
this role you will: Operate front deck mowers (ride on mowers) in a safe and efficient manner to contribute to the maintenance of Townsville's Parks and Open Spaces Some gardening, mulching, brush cutting and litter pickup may be required within the Parks Team Demonstrated experience in the area of gardening and mowing activities is required Safe operation of plant, equipment and hand tools is required Perform minor maintenance on your plant and equipment (for example blade changes, clean screens and filters, fluid checks, pre-start activities) About
You Our
ideal candidate will have: Current manual "C" class driver licence (essential) Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of road signage and traffic control requirements as associated with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 2010) Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects within a rural and urban environment Ability to operate computerised equipment (e.g. mobile phone, phone applications, data loggers, GPS, etc.) Sound problem solving skills with the ability to achieve creative, effective and efficient solutions to challenges and changes Effective time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to obtain team objectives How to
Apply Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume and attached
copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key
requirements of the role.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Closing
Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 18 September 2025
What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program * The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
We are
committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in
the workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments: - Plant Operator_PD.pdf