Applications closing on 09 December 2025, 11:59 PM
Reference number
INF-L65
Job Type
Full Time: Limited Tenure
Package
$2,632.20 gross per fortnight.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Leading Hand is required to lead staff in the safe and efficient delivery of Open Space capital works and maintenance programs. The objectives of this position are:
- Lead work crews and ensure efficient deployment of council resources.
- Deliver quality outcomes that align with Council’s Open Space Service Delivery Standards.
The achievement of these objectives will be measured through the efficient and economical utilisation of plant, labour and materials, with strong emphasis on compliance with Councils Safety Management System.
Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure; Up to 26 June 2026
Award: Level 6 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $2,632.20 gross per fortnight.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Comprehensive experience and knowledge in the various areas of amenity horticulture.
- Under minimal supervision, effectively lead and work within a team environment.
- Considerable time management and organisational skills with the ability to determine work priorities.
- Ability to safely and competently operate a variety of handheld tools, plant and equipment.
- The ability to successfully impart knowledge and give clear instructions to subordinate staff.
- Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Understanding of basic water quality principals and ability to carry out basic water testing.
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate computer and electronic devices.
- Commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
- Commitment to superior customer service.
Essential Education/Qualifications |
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
- Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent.
- Suitable qualifications to undertake Park Playground inspections and identify risks and hazards and necessary rectification works
Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
Physical Requirements / Position Environment |
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
- The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
- Council is committed to providing and maintaining a protected and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.