Parks & Open Spaces Labourer
- Maintain parks, gardens, reserves, and public amenities.
- Operate small plant and equipment for grounds maintenance.
- Support a team with a strong work ethic and safety awareness.
Parks and Open Spaces Labourer
Are you passionate about the outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, and want to contribute to the beautification of your community? Cook Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Parks and Open Spaces Labourer to join our vital and enthusiastic team maintaining and improving the region’s open spaces and recreational facilities.
As a Parks and Open Spaces Labourer, you will be an essential part of the team responsible for maintaining parks, gardens, reserves, and public amenities across Cook Shire. You’ll work in a supportive environment where safety, teamwork, and pride in your work are valued every day.
Why choose Cook Shire Council?
At Cook Shire, we’re more than just a Council — we’re a team that genuinely cares about community. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to projects that shape the region.
- Training provided.
- Work with a friendly, down-to-earth team.
- 9 day fortnight to enjoy a better work life balance
What you'll be doing
No two days are the same! You'll be:
- Undertaking general grounds maintenance including moving, bush cutting, weeding, pruning and planting.
- Maintaining playgrounds, sport fields, and other public spaces.
- Operating small plant and equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, chainsaws and whipper snippers.
- Assisting with streetscape maintenance, minor landscaping and development tasks.
- Performing inspections and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.
- Supporting a team that appreciates initiative, clear communication and a can-do attitude.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in parks and open spaces maintenance or related outdoor work.
- Ability to safely and competently operate relevant machinery and tools.
- A strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
- A strong safety awareness.
- Physically fit and able to work in varying outdoor conditions.
- A current MR Class Driver's Licence (Mandatory).
- Construction White Card. (Mandatory).
- Chainsaw or Horticultural qualifications (Highly regarded).
How to apply
To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:
- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.
Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.
Applications will now close 9.00am Wednesday 23 September 2026, Don't miss your chance to apply!
SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Job reference
CSC194
Position:
Parks and Open Spaces Labourer
Location:
Council’s Depot, 31 Charlotte Street, Cooktown
Tenure:
Full Time
Remuneration:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5) Award – State 2017 - Level 2
$69,678 per annum + eligible allowances
Leave Entitlements:
5 weeks annual leave per annum
15 days personal leave per annum
9 day fortnight
Superannuation
12% Superannuation contributions
Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications are assessed on merit.
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