**Skilled Park Worker (Multiple Locations)**:
We get see the positive impact of our significant work everyday.
Permanent Full-time
Closes next week
Closes Mon 27 January 2025
Closes
Mon 27 January 2025
Category
Parks & Gardens
Location
Caloundra
Type
Permanent Full-time
**$77K Total Remuneration Package**
**$66K Base Salary**
**Location: Multiple Locations (Multiple vacancies available)**
**Vacancy No: 5797**
**Permanent - Full-time**
**Applications close: Monday, 27 January 2025 11:59pm AEST**
**Why work with us?**
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future - you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
**About the Role**
The Parks and Gardens branch are recruiting multiple roles for multiple locations such as Caloundra, Beerwah, Maroochydore, and Coolum.
The Parks and Gardens branch are responsible for the care, management, and operation of a comprehensive network of public open space and recreational areas which have been established for active and passive recreation for the community and the preservation of the natural features of landscape and environment along the Sunshine Coast, largely within the urban environment.
As a Skilled Parks Worker you will be responsible for carrying out a key role plant operation activity in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of parks, natural areas, roadside vegetation, and landscape improvement activities.
You will have knowledge in general operation of any of the following plant:
- Pneumatic tyred tractor without powered attachments;
- Pneumatic tyred tractor with powered attachment up to 110 KW;
- Any other plant allowable under the Award.
You will carry out Leading Hand responsibilities as required, including the supervision of tasks and the provision of on-the-job coaching as required, and work effectively as a member of a high performing team and always ensuring the provision of high-quality customer service, and ensure that all work is carried out in a timely manner to the required quality standards while identifying new ways to improve work practices.
**About you**
As a requirement for this role, you will possess a CPCCOHS1001A - Work Safely in the Construction - White Card.
You will possess a Current “C” class driver’s licence & LR Licence, and a Certificate III in Horticulture or you will have relevant experience.
You are required to meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
**Our Culture & Employee Benefits**
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
- Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
- Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
- Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution
**How to apply**
- a 1-page summary expressing your interest and suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
**Further Information**
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.
For specific enquiries contact Rob Tsikleas during business hours _on 0418 182 243 for Beerwah & Caloundra locations, or Jeff Ferney during business hours on 0418 751 242 for Maroochydore & Coolum locations._
📌 Skilled Park Worker
🏢 Sunshine Coast Council
📍 Caloundra