Mower Operator

Requisition Number: 672

Salary Range: $58,833.29 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Martyn Street Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about working outdoors and ensuring that public spaces remain green, tidy, and well-maintained?

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Mower Operator to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Mower Operator, you will play a key role in maintaining our community’s parks, reserves, and other outdoor areas, helping us deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient services.

What We Are Looking For:

Current manual C, LR, MR, HR, or HC class driver’s licence as appropriate to the type of vehicle, to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.

Secondary education to Year 10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.

Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card).

Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2.

ACDC chemical applicators license.

Demonstrated ability to perform a range of maintenance labouring tasks related to Parks and Open Spaces (eg. brush cutting, litter pick up, herbicide spraying etc).

Demonstrated ability to perform daily routine servicing and safety checks of mower with prompt notification to plant inspectors/workshop of any defects.

Demonstrated experience operating ride-on mowers, including on or near roadways and in high-traffic areas.

Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a high-profile public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.

If you love working outdoors, take pride in your work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

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

Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

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: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council