Lead and supervise a dedicated team responsible for maintaining Mareeba Shire's open spaces Ensure compliance with Council's safety standards and operational policies Operate and maintain a range of machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight About Mareeba Shire Council Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns. Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region. The role The Ganger Parks & Gardens provides direction and hands-on supervision to Parks & Gardens staff tasked with routine day-to-day operations of the Parks & Gardens section. While carrying out general labouring activities, you will ensure that crew members perform all tasks and operate plant and machinery in a safe manner, conduct toolbox meetings, risk assessments and other safety processes as required, as well as ensuring the accurate and timely completion of paperwork. The position calls for physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a day to day basis. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement for the incumbent to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the machinery and equipment the position is required to use or operate. What we are looking for We are looking for someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience in open space maintenance and parks & gardens procedures, who fosters a positive work culture and ensures compliance with safety practices. You will have demonstrated supervision and leadership skills, a high standard of verbal and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You will: Be able to safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws and have the ability to perform general maintenance on these plant Be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in horticulture Hold a current Queensland MR Class driver's licence and current Queensland General Construction Induction Card Hold, or be eligible to hold, Traffic Management qualifications, ACDC (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control) Licence, chainsaw ticket and certificate in Custodial Awareness Be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship. What we can offer you Permanent, full-time position LGEA Level 6 - $64,331 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work life balance - 9 day fortnight Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options For further information Please refer to the Position Description, or contact Ryan Drury , Foreperson Parks & Open Spaces , on 0427 648 (during business hours only). How to apply Click the Apply Now button to begin your application. Applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter (Word or PDF files only). Please note, your resume and cover letter may be considered examples of your written communication skills. We review applications as they are received to ensure we secure the best talent for our organisation. In some cases, interviews may be scheduled and roles filled before the advertised closing date. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible after a position is advertised. Please note, Mareeba Shire Council does not offer visa sponsorship and you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this position. Applications close Wednesday, 24 June 2026. Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
