Maintenance Workers (Handyman)

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $34.24 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026

We’re looking for a hands-on, trade-qualified Handyman to join our Parks & Playgrounds team. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys working outdoors.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, installing, inspecting, and repairing a wide range of park infrastructure and play equipment, ensuring everything meets approved drawings, specifications, and Australian Standards. You’ll need to confidently read and interpret plans and construction drawings, applying your solid trade background to practical, on-the-ground work.

If you’ve got strong skills in general maintenance and construction, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to safety and durability in public spaces, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications And Experience

Essential

• Current manual "C" class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an "MR" class licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Demonstrated ability to use power tools to perform necessary work activities.
• Working With Children Check (Blue Card).

Desirable

• Trade based background – preferably carpentry or mechanical fitter/welder.
• Level 2 Operational Inspection course.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance of play equipment to the necessary Australian Standards.
• Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects within a rural and urban environment.
• First Aid Certificate.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Shane (Team Leader)

Contact Email: ***email_hidden*** (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Maintenance Worker_PD.pdf