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Why work with us?At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About The Role
Help keep the Sunshine Coast’s parks and open spaces vibrant, clean and thriving. In this hands‑on role, you’ll operate plant and equipment, maintain parks and natural areas, and support landscape improvement across our urban environment. If you enjoy outdoor, practical work and want to make a real difference in the look and feel of our community, this role puts you right where the impact happens.
- Carry out horticulture and landscaping tasks including planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, mowing and turf care.
- Operate and maintain Council plant, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Assist with landscape construction, general labouring and maintaining roadside vegetation and natural areas.
- Remove debris and litter to keep parks and gardens clean and welcoming.
- Monitor plant and site conditions and report issues or hazards promptly.
- Meet workplace health, safety and environmental requirements, including correct use of PPE and reporting incidents.
- Complete daily documentation such as timesheets and incident reports.
- Work collaboratively as part of a high‑performing team to deliver quality service to the community.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring the practical skills, licences and physical capability needed for hands‑on outdoor work across the region. You’ll be ready to work safely, operate equipment confidently and meet the physical demands of maintaining our parks and public spaces.
- Certificate II in Horticulture or relevant experience
- CPCCOHS1001A – Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence and LR licence
- Physical agility, fitness, strength and dexterity to perform labouring work and frequent heavy lifting/bending
- Satisfactory completion of a pre‑employment medical assessment
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
- 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
- Salary Packaging
- Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
- Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
- Study Assistance
- Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
- Corporate Healthcare
Your written application should include:
- a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.
For specific enquiries contact Jon Presswell during business hours on 0418 711 052.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
20 Feb 2026;
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