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Reference Number 11277
Position Title Labourer Landscape Maintenance
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Forest View Depot
Minimum Award/Classification LGE State - Lev 2 
Maximum Award/Classification LGE State - Lev 2 
Roster Pattern 9 Day Fortnight 
Position Summary

Labourer - Landscape Maintenance

Salary: $47,932.16 per annum

  • Full-Time Permanent Position
  • Location: Forest View Precinct Depot
  • 9 day fortnight

We are currently seeking a Labourer for our parks / landscape maintenance crew. 

Key Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: general labouring, maintenance / establishment of new & existing gardens, parks maintenance, removal of rubbish, pest and weed management and the use of small plant and equipment.

To be successful you will require:-

Qualifications

  • C Class Driver's Licence.
  • Secondary education to Year 10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.
  • Traffic Control and MUTCD Signage training or experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

  • Demonstrated skills and proven success in the delivery of efficient, effective and timely horticultural maintenance services.
  • Physically able to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks.
  • Previous experience in maintenance of established gardens and establishment of new gardens.
  • An understanding of and commitment to Workplace health and Safety, environmental responsibility, quality assurance, equal employment opportunities and open communications. 

People Oriented Skills & Attributes

  • Demonstrated ability to develop sound, professional and responsive working relationships with a range of customers with an emphasis on providing quality customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited supervision in a small team environment.

Possession of a Certificate III in Horticulture will be highly regarded.

Please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by clicking on the Position Description below, select on "Open" to download the attachment. 

Please ensure your application includes:- 

Cover letter addressing the three (3) main elements under the selection criteria, both essential and desirable (see position description) 

  • Qualifications
  • Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
  • People Oriented Skills & Attributes 

Current copy of your Resume

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current and valid C Class Drivers' Licence or above?
Essential: Do you have previous experience in parks maintenance and/or horticulture?
Desirable: Do you hold a current and valid LR Drivers' Licence?
Desirable: Do you have a current and valid Agricultural Chemical Distribution (ACDC) Certificate?
Desirable: Do you have a Certificate III in Horticulture or related discipline?
Contact Person Cairns Regional Council Recruitment Team
Contact Number (07) 4044 3310
Contact Email jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 29/10/2017
Position Description
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.