October 22, 2024

Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast

OTHER & FULL TIME

Skilled Park Worker

Deliver outstanding work to the community, working on the management and operation of open spaces and recreational areas.

Permanent Full-time
Closes next week

Closes Sun 3 November 2024

Closes
Sun 3 November 2024

Category
Parks & Gardens

Location
Sunshine Coast

Type
Permanent Full-time

$76K Total Remuneration Package
$68K Base Salary
Location: Caloundra
Vacancy No: 5633
Permanent - Full-time
Applications close: Sunday, 03 November 2024 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
Our Parks and Gardens Branch is 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 carry out a key role plant operation activities in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of parks, natural areas, roadside vegetation and landscape improvement activities.
About you
As a Skilled Parks Worker you will assist in horticulture/arboriculture, including but not limited to, tree planting, pruning, maintenance, nursery operations and landscaping.
You will always work effectively as a member of a high performing work team and ensuring the provision of quality customer service.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess:

CPCCOHS1001A - Work Safely in the Construction Industry - White Card.
Current “MR class driver’s licence.
Certificate III in Horticulture or relevant experience.
Relevant plant licences
AC/DC Licence

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
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:

9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply
Your written application should include:

a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Doug Green during business hours on 0437 567 115.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.