Labourer (Playgrounds)

Infrastructure and Operations - Construction Maintenance and Operations | Trades/Service Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week) Current Manual "C" Class Driver’s Licence + White Card Working with Children Blue Card (essential) LGE 3 ($65,313 per annum + superannuation) Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose Grow Townsville Our Values Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About the Role Working specifically on our Playgrounds around the City, this role will perform a variety of tasks which includes: Assisting in a wide range of hard landscaping tasks throughout Townsville’s open spaces. Assisting with the installation of a variety of infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and Australian Standards. Repair and maintenance of Townsville City Council infrastructure. Performing small scale concreting works, including forming, pouring and finishing processes. Operating a range of power tools, hand tools, minor and heavy plant. Executing regular manual handling tasks in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations. Working independently and as part of a team to deliver high quality results within set timelines. Applying strong problem‑solving abilities to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and adapt to site‑specific challenges. About You Our ideal candidate will have: Mandatory Current manual "C" class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class licence. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD). Working with Children (Blue Card). Ability to use motorised equipment including hand and power tools. Knowledge of work procedures associated with the basic maintenance and deployment of construction and maintenance equipment/plant. Knowledge and experience in a landscaping/construction background. Queensland Government Traffic Controller Accreditation for Traffic Management Implementation (TMI), or the ability to attain. Plant Operators Certificates of Competency for the types and classes of plant utilised in this position (desirable). First Aid Certificate. Certificate II in Arboriculture and/or Certificate II in Horticulture, or the ability to attain. Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course, or ability to attain. Accredited Chainsaw Ticket (Level 2). Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC). 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 and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Shane (Team Leader) on For further information review the Position Description. Closing Date: 11:45pm, Wednesday 3 December 2025 What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga 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. 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. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr