Scheduler - Parks and Open Space Management

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $83,385 - $89,379 per annum + super

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 2 July 2026

As a Scheduler with Council, you’ll help keep our maintenance teams organised and working across, all aspects of Arboricultural maintenance or any tree related issue. You’ll schedule work accordingly, making sure crews have the right people, equipment and information to get the job done safely and on time. You’ll also keep work planned and help prioritise urgent requests as they come in.

You’ll work closely with supervisors and other teams, support safe work practices, and help improve how we plan and deliver maintenance. This role is all about staying organised, working with people, and making sure services run smoothly for the community. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Current “C” class manual driver’s licence.
• Qualification in Business Administration, Planning, Scheduling or equivalent experience in this discipline highly desirable.
• Knowledge of scheduling processes to manage, priorities and allocated tasks with applied logic both in theory and using the scheduling tools.
• Experience in Scheduling procedures, processes, guidelines and business rules.
• Experience in use of Works management and scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of services supplied by a municipal department to support Parks and Open Spaces, Transportation Networks, Drainage Networks and Coastal Infrastructure.
• Understanding of tree maintenance workflows (pruning, removals, stump grinding, inspections).
• Knowledge of tree risk assessment categories (e.g., high‑risk vs routine).
• Ability to communicate with residents and other departments.

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
• 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: Jarvis (Principal Arborist)

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.

Welcome to our playground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoFb5RenZD8

Attachments

• Scheduler_PD.pdf