Are you a passionate horticulturalist looking to step into a leadership role? Mackay Regional Council is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our dedicated Parks & Open Spaces team as a Leading Hand Maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a love for horticulture to take the next step in their career.
About this opportunity:
The Leading Hand Maintenance role is integral to maintaining the beauty and functionality of Mackay's parks, cemeteries, and camping grounds. This position involves assisting in scheduled maintenance activities for the parks drains mowing crew.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Tertiary Qualification in Horticulture
- QLD C Class Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction Card
- Chainsaw Level 1
- Medium Rigid Truck Licence
- ACDC Weed Spraying Licence
- Practical experience in a similar role, with a solid understanding of the demands and responsibilities associated with maintaining high standards in parks maintenance and team supervision.
- Skilled in effectively communicating work instructions, planning, and scheduling tasks and projects to ensure successful delivery and deadline adherence.
- Experience in tractor slasher, mower and small plant equipment.
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
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In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
- Base annual salary of $ 59,319 + applicable allowances
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.
How to apply:
You'll be part of a dedicated team, learning and growing while maintaining our parks and recreational areas. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to the table, we want to hear from you!
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier thanexpected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.
Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.