Multiple Opportunities - Leading Hand Parks & Open Spaces

$72,240 per annum + leading hand allowance + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Parks & Natural Areas, Infrastructure Operations and Delivery
Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• PPE supplied
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Join Bundaberg Regional Council's Parks and Natural Areas teams and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our parks, gardens, open spaces, cemeteries, reserves, beaches, foreshores and streetscapes. Working within multi-skilled teams, you'll undertake a diverse range of maintenance, improvement and horticultural activities while supporting the delivery of high-quality public spaces for our community. Across these opportunities, successful candidates may lead small crews, coordinate day-to-day works, operate a range of plant and equipment, and assist with the delivery of maintenance programs, minor projects and task documentation. These are hands-on opportunities for experienced parks and horticulture professionals who are committed to safety, teamwork and delivering positive outcomes for the community.

About You

To be successful in these roles, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Qualification in horticulture (Certificate II or higher).
• Experience in parks, landscaping, horticultural or grounds maintenance activities.
• Experience leading or supporting small teams in an outdoor operational environment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain plant and equipment.
• Current Class C and MR Driver Licence and White Card.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

To view the Position Description for these roles, please click here and here

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 13•• ••• 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1634.

Applications close on Wednesday 19 August 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.