Your Opportunity
Do you have a passion for constructing and maintaining parks and gardens to create a positive impression for the community? This job could be for you
As a Parks Labourer, you will carry out the duties of maintaining and constructing parks and gardens, and other facilities, in a productive and professional manner to create a positive impact on the Southern Downs community and the Region's visitors. You will also be preparing work sites prior to commencement and cleaning up after the completion of the projects, using your horticulture knowledge to design basic landscapes, collecting litter from parks, open spaces, streets and public areas (like carparks), and much more
Term:Casual
Pay Level:$40.68 per hour (Level 3), plus 12% Casual Loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday, 17th February 2026
About the Department
The Parks &OperationsDepartment delivers a range of services internally and externally which contribute to the overall service outcomes of Council. As part of the Infrastructure, Assets and Projects Directorate, the Department delivers an extremely diverse range of operational field roles including maintenance of Council parks, gardens, buildings and playgrounds. Other services include management of building service contracts, fleet mechanical repairs and supporting grieving families through our cemetery services. The Department also delivers capital works projects for Council buildings, parks and cemeteries, and as part of its field work manages the procurement and disposal of road vehicles and heavy plant operated by Council.
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
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The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description.These include (but are not limited to):
* Construction, maintenance and development of parks and gardens, streetscapes and public areas;
* Cleaning walls, floors and sewerage fixtures in park and public toilets;
* Maintaining any collection vehicle or general vehicle in a clean and tidy condition; and
* Operation of a variety of machinery, small plant, mowers and hand-held power tools.
What You Will Need
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* The legal right to live and work in Australia
* MANDATORY POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Immunisation record indicating Hepatitis A&B vaccinations or immunity; or the ability to be vaccinated in accordance with Council's Immunisation Procedure
* REQUIRED LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
* Current certificate for Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Parts 1 & 2, or have the ability to obtain;
* A Class C (car) licence or greater; and
* A White Construction Card, or the ability to obtain before commencement
* Proven ability in (and general knowledge of) general garden construction and maintenance, basic horticultural techniques and rudimentary landscape design
* Proven ability to operate and complete preventative maintenance on a variety of hand tools, machinery and mowers related to parks and gardens operations
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively whilst alone and in a small team with limited on-site supervision
* Good communication skills to effectively communicate with Council staff and members of the general public
* To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description.
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
* Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
* Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
* Discounted corporate health insurance plans
* Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
* Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
* Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
* Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
* Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
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Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
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* Position Description
* Join Southern Downs Regional Council (detailed employment information, including employee benefits)
* Our Values
* Living on the Southern Downs
If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Julian Colpitts, Operations Coordinatoron
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At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
* Your current Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture Team on ph for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work
What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it's maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region's immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (e.g. engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.
We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.