Open Space Maintenance Team Member - Mowing - Multiple Positions

• A varied and challenging role, you will help maintain the parks, reserves, sporting facilities, streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $74,376, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Open Space Maintenance Team Member - Mowing - Multiple Positions. 1 x Fulltime Permanent and 2 x Fixed Term, approx. 3 months

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $74,376, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Open Space Team members to join our team and help maintain the parks, reserves, sporting facilities, streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries that make our region a great place to live, work and visit.  We currently have 1 x fulltime permanent and 2 x fulltime fixed Term for approx. 3 months positions available.

This is a great opportunity to put your practical skills to work, contribute to the local community and help keep Gympie Regional Council’s open spaces safe, clean and well maintained.

About the Role

Working as part of a multi-skilled team, you will undertake a variety of open space construction and maintenance activities, including mowing, slashing, brush cutting, tree pruning, planting, weed control and general grounds maintenance. You will also operate and maintain a range of plant, machinery and equipment, including mowers, woodchippers and other maintenance equipment.

You will take pride in delivering high-quality work, follow safe work practices and support other Open Space teams as required. Your contribution will help ensure Council’s public spaces remain attractive, functional and accessible for the community to enjoy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and maintaining mowers, woodchippers, tractors and other plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Undertaking mowing, slashing, brush cutting, weed spraying, pest management and general grounds maintenance.
• Performing tree pruning, tree planting, wood chipping, greenkeeping and playground maintenance.
• Maintaining parks, gardens, sporting facilities, reserves, streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries.
• Working safely in public spaces while maintaining high standards of presentation and service.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with new starters and casual employees.
• Identifying opportunities to improve work practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assisting other Open Space work teams when required.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current and valid Australian Class C driver’s licence.
• A General Construction Induction Card (White Card or accepted equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and equipment for parks, gardens and open space maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
• A willingness to undertake cemetery operations as part of the role.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

• A current Australian Class MR driver’s licence.
• Formal qualifications in horticulture, arboriculture, turf management or parks and gardens.
• Experience operating large trucks, mowers, tractors and spray units.
• Work Safely at Heights training and an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) high-risk work licence, where applicable.
• Chainsaw competency tickets (FWPCOT2237, FWPCOT2238 and FWPCOT2239).
• Implement Traffic Management competency.
• Skid steer or front-end loader competency.
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) licence.
• Experience maintaining public open spaces and an understanding of public safety requirements.

Why Join Gympie Regional Council?

At Gympie Regional Council, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the places and facilities our community values. You’ll work alongside a team committed to maintaining high standards, supporting one another and delivering practical outcomes for the region.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done and want to make a visible difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Acting Coordinator Open Space Maintenance, Tony Dunshea on 07 5481 0754 or email tony.dunshea@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15% per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.