Overview
Location: Bowen
Status: Permanent / Full Time
Salary: $69,537 to $71,056 per annum
The Whitsunday Regional Council is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, serving the Whitsunday region which includes the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen, and the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The region offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to live, work, play and invest.
Your Opportunity
The Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Open Spaces and Cemeteries Labourer to join our team. This role involves a range of labouring tasks related to the construction, establishment, and maintenance of parks and gardens infrastructure across the Whitsunday region.
Our offer to you
* Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Locality Allowance
* Health and Wellbeing Benefits
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake general labouring duties including vegetation control, maintenance, litter control, and other parks and gardens activities.
* Operate small plant and equipment safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
* Collaborate with Leading Hands, Managers, and Council staff to complete allocated tasks efficiently.
* Implement traffic management requirements, including traffic control schemes and plans in line with current regulations.
* Maintain and operate Council vehicles, plant, and equipment in accordance with safety and operational standards.
* Complete daily timesheets, pre-start checks and maintain records as required.
* Report any issues that may affect operations, safety, or staff welfare to supervisors or managers.
* Be available to work at various locations throughout the region as required.
* Perform other duties consistent with your skills, training, and experience as directed.
Essential
* MR Manual Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)
* General Construction Safety Induction (White Card)
* Current First aid and CPR
* Traffic Control (or willingness to obtain)
* Certificate to operate Chainsaw and Pole saw (or willingness to obtain)
* Agriculture Chemical distribution and control (ACDC)
* Basic Chain of Responsibility (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
* Certificate II or III in Horticulture
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining public spaces, and have a strong work ethic, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply
To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply click the "Apply" button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources team on 07 4945 0694.
Applications close: 16-Jun-2026 11:30 pm
Note: Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace. Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
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