Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week) Salary Range: Base Salary $72,237 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed.
Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 25 March 2026 In this hands on job, you'll be out in the field leading a crew and making sure small construction jobs and repairs in our parks and playgrounds get done safely, properly, and on time.
You'll look after the install, fix-up, and upkeep of heaps of Council's open space assets, keeping our playgrounds safe for the community and especially the kids who use them every day.
You'll run day to day site operations, organise the crew, sort out materials and equipment, and jump in with practical know how when problems pop up.
Safety's a big part of the gig - you'll keep an eye on traffic management, WH&S, site audits, and make sure everyone's working to Council's rules and standards.
You'll also watch the budget, report any delays, and help keep jobs on track.
Working with your Team Leaders and the technical guys, you'll help plan the work, keep communication clear, and make sure the team is supported to get the job done right.
If you take pride in quality work, look out for your crew, and want to help build and maintain safe, reliable spaces for the whole community, this role is a solid opportunity to make a real difference across Townsville's parks and playgrounds.
Qualifications And Experience Our ideal candidate will have: Mandatory QLD working with children blue card (essential).
Current manual "C" class driver's licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" driver's licence.
Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
Certificate III in Horticulture or significant experience in managing on-ground operational crews in the delivery of allocated Horticultural work activities.
Demonstrated experience leading personnel in the construction of infrastructure related to park and open space assets.
Demonstrated experience of conducting basic survey and set out tasks.
Demonstrated experience in concrete laying and finishing.
Detailed knowledge of construction materials and their application.
Demonstrated experience in the application of Quality Assurance processes, in a civil construction environment.
Desirable Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course.
Senior First Aid Certificate.
Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 2016) Trade based background - preferably construction landscape or carpentry (highly desirable).
Cert III Construction landscape qualification (highly desirable).
Knowledge and understanding of Australian Playground Safety Standards (AS4685:2021).
Previous experience of installation and maintenance of play equipment and parks assets.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Uniforms, tools and PPE provided Annual wage progression Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Shane (Team Leader) Contact Email: (for position enquiries only) How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role.
We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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