Team Member - Parks Maintenance

About the Role

Fraser Coast Regional Council is recruiting two permanent full-time team members to support parks maintenance across Maryborough and Woocoo. This role sits within the Open Space & Environment stream and is paid at Stream B Level 3, with an annual salary of $71,780 plus superannuation. A further annualised allowance of $2,789 is also included, along with a 9-day fortnight.

The Council is focused on building stronger communities through safe, reliable and high-quality care of public open spaces. The team is in a period of growth and improvement, with increased use of modern equipment, mobile applications, GIS tools and digital work systems to help deliver maintenance work efficiently and consistently.

What the Role Involves

You will be part of a parks team that carries out scheduled maintenance as well as reactive horticultural and seasonal tasks. The aim is to keep parks and open spaces looking presentable and well maintained for the community.

Your work will involve using modern parks equipment and digital tools to follow daily tasks, complete maintenance programs, and support a category- and territory-based approach to service delivery. You will also use GIS mapping, field apps and the TechOne platform to access work orders, record completed tasks, navigate assets and help ensure accurate real-time service delivery.

The Council also offers opportunities to build your capability through development support from experienced Team Leaders and a team culture that values learning and progression in parks maintenance.

Key Duties

• Carry out horticultural maintenance and planned seasonal works to keep parks and open spaces in strong presentation condition.
• Operate relevant plant, machinery and tools safely and effectively.
• Provide customer service in the field when needed and escalate issues appropriately.
• Record completed work using work management systems and other online platforms.

What You’ll Need

• A current driver licence, ACDC licence and construction induction white card.
• Previous experience in a similar parks maintenance setting.
• A sound understanding of safe work practices, with a clear commitment to working safely.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• MR licence.
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, or an equivalent qualification.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Playground Inspection Certificate.

Working Style and Culture

The Council values inclusion, strong service delivery and a workplace culture built on values. It has also introduced its Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach, and its TEMPO program, which was recognised nationally in 2022 and won the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

Employee Benefits

• Values-led workplace culture.
• Employee shopping discount program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home.
• Study assistance program.
• Novated leasing.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid emergency services leave.
• Uniform subsidy.
• Years of service rewards.

Application Details

Applications close at 11:00 pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role, along with a current resume.

For more information, contact Dario De Simone, Coordinator Parks South, at dario.desimone@frasercoast.qld.gov.au.

Equal Opportunity

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.