Labourer Turf Management

Requisition Number: 719

Salary Range: $58,062.68 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Barlow Park

Application Close Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, green, and well-kept outdoor spaces?

Do you enjoy physical, hands-on work in the great outdoors?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labourer Turf Management to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Labourer Turf Management, you will play an essential part in delivering high-quality turf and landscape maintenance across a variety of Council managed venues and precincts. Whether you are preparing a sports field for weekend games or helping to beautify a local park, your work will directly contribute to the enjoyment and safety of our public spaces.

What We Are Looking For:

Formal qualifications, commensurate with the duties, or sufficient demonstrated experience.

“C” Class and Medium Rigid Drivers Licence (or ability to obtain).

Demonstrated experience in a turf management environment.

Familiarity with professional turf industry standards, procedures, and practices.

Demonstrated knowledge in the management and maintenance of automated irrigation systems.

Capacity to undertake a variety of roles, including manual tasks.

Highly motivated and able to work with limited supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council