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OverviewOpen Space Maintenance - Parks Worker Temporary Vacancies (Recruitment Pool)Remuneration: Starting $1,295.25 per week plus applicable allowances and up to 13% SuperA recruitment pool is a great opportunity to be considered for a number of temporary roles within Council throughout a 6-month period by submitting only one application. Being placed in a recruitment pool does not mean that you have been offered employment; nor is it a guarantee that employment will be offered.Information gathered in your online application will be reviewed by hiring managers in order to match you to the requirements of their available opportunity. The hiring manager with an available opportunity will contact you directly via your supplied email address or phone number to discuss their role and seek your interest. They will also discuss a possible interview and/or further assessment if required.The Recruitment Pool is valid for a period of 6 months. At the end of 6 months, your placement in the recruitment pool will expire.You can withdraw from the Recruitment Pool at any time by emailing [emailprotected] . You will receive confirmation of your exit from the Recruitment Pool once this has occurred.Job DescriptionCouncil has temporary vacancies which arise due to short term absences. These positions are located both at Gympie and Tin Can Bay.We are seeking to engage employees via the Recruitment Pool to undertake a range of activities as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the maintenance of Council''s open space including sportsfields and parks and gardens.Responsibilitiesgeneral labouring duties and operating light plant and equipment.Maintaining parks, pruning, brush cutting, mowing, planting, cleaning and operating a blower.Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying better ways to do our work.Qualifications and Requirementsphysical fitness with the ability to carry out labouring duties and/or small plant operation in trying conditions.the ability to work under general supervision and take direction.the ability to foster and maintain good working relationships in a team environment.A QLD construction industry white/blue cardQld C Class Drivers Licenec that is current and maintained.DesirablePrior experience within Parks and opens space maintenance.A QLD HR truck licence.What we offerNine-day fortnightAccess to employee health and well-being programsFitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.Access to salary sacrificing.Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.Our ValuesAccountabilityCommunicationCustomer Service FocusedIntegrityTeamwork and CollaborationFor 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.How to apply - Simply head to Council''s website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au1) Complete the information below, as requested2) Click ''APPLY''3) Attach your resume, cover letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable. (Please note: Applications will only be considered if a copy of relevant qualifications, tickets and licences are attached)4) 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 26th October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late Expressions of Interest 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.Additional InformationUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr