Leading Hands Parks Maintenance – Seaforth

Leading Hands Parks Maintenance – Seaforth Lead the Way in Creating Stunning Outdoor Spaces Join Mackay Regional Council and make a real impact on our community by maintaining and enhancing our beautiful parks and open spaces. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Leading Hand – Parks Maintenance (Seaforth) to take charge and help keep our green spaces, splash park, and Council facilities between Seaforth and Cape Hillsborough in top condition. This is your chance to: Step into a leadership role within our Infrastructure & Operations – Facilities & Open Spaces team Work in one of the most picturesque coastal regions in Queensland Contribute to projects that locals and visitors love About this opportunity: As the Leading Hand, you will assist in the delivery of scheduled maintenance activities across grassed areas, garden beds, trees, camping grounds, amenities and water play facilities. Based in Seaforth, you will work under regular direction and help ensure high-quality maintenance services are delivered in line with agreed service levels. You will also support the supervision of a small team, provide technical advice, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support staff within the parks maintenance team. Review and implement operational processes to improve efficiency. Deliver tasks in accordance with Service Level Agreements and work standards. Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and psychological health. Perform and oversee maintenance services across various park assets. Daily maintenance of pool / water play facilities Maintain Council’s image and reputation through quality service delivery. Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture or Turf Management (or relevant experience). QLD “C” Class Driver’s Licence (or interstate equivalent). General Construction Induction Training. Chainsaw Level 1 Licence. ACDC Weed Spraying Licence. Experience in the planning, scheduling and delivery of tasks and projects. Working knowledge of parks maintenance principles and practices including understanding relevant legislative and regulatory responsibilities and Australian Standards. Why work for Mackay Regional Council? Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ 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 high quality education and health facilities. In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits: Base annual salary of $ 67,054.26 + 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. 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. How to apply: 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). After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct. Applications Close:Thursday, 8 January 2026 Having troubles submitting your application? Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY ). ***Important information for applicants: Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing). To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. 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. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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