Do you thrive outdoors, take pride in well-maintained parks and open spaces, and enjoy guiding a team to achieve great results? If so, this is your opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where your skills will directly enhance the livability of our region.

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Leading Hand Parks Maintenance to help deliver high-quality maintenance across parks, gardens, cemeteries and camping grounds in our Northern region.

In this role, you'll work alongside your team-leading by example, supporting daily operations, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the supervision and coordination of a dedicated parks maintenance team
• Assist in planning and delivering scheduled maintenance programs across open spaces
• Ensure works are completed on time, safely, and to agreed service standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes
• Foster a positive, safety-focused team culture built on respect and collaboration
• Deliver high-quality outcomes across turf, gardens, trees, cemeteries and camping grounds
• Positively represent Council when engaging with the community and stakeholders
• Undertake additional duties aligned to your role as required

About You

You're a reliable and practical parks professional with strong leadership capability. You enjoy being hands-on, take ownership of your work, and value teamwork, safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications, Licences & Tickets

Essential:

• Qualification in Horticulture or related field (Diploma preferred)
• QLD "C" Class Driver Licence (or ability to transfer within 3 months)
• White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Chainsaw Level 1
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
• ACDC Weed Spraying Licence

Desirable:

• Chainsaw Level 2

Your Experience

You bring experience in:

• Leading or guiding teams and communicating clear work instructions
• Planning and delivering maintenance programs or projects
• Building positive working relationships
• Supporting a culture focused on safety, wellbeing and accountability
• Working in a similar parks or open space maintenance role

Experience in delivering minor projects is a bonus.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of parks maintenance practices and relevant legislation
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work effectively
• Confident communication and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgement and ability to resolve workplace challenges
• Basic computer skills
• Experience operating and maintaining a variety of plant and equipment
• Excellent time management and teamwork

What's in it for You?

• Salary: $67,054 - $69,524 + up to 18% super
• Work-life balance: 9-day fortnight roster
• Leave benefits: 4-5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Career growth: Training, development and study assistance
• Lifestyle perks: Corporate discounts and active social clubs
• Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Program and health initiatives
• Salary sacrificing options (eligibility applies)

Additional Requirements

• Occasional weekend or after-hours work
• Regular local travel
• Ability to undertake physical outdoor work in varying conditions

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to step up, lead a team, and make a visible impact across the region's parks and open spaces, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Thursday, 9nd July 2026

Important Information:
Applicants progressing beyond interview will be required to complete pre-employment assessments, including medical, drug and alcohol testing.