Team Member Open Space Maintenance - Town Cleansing

• This is a hands-on role that helps keep our streets, parks, public spaces and recreational facilities clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $73,593, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

About The Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Town Cleaning & Open Space Maintenance Officer

Remuneration: A nnual salary commencing at $73,593, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Make a visible difference in your community every day.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable

Town Cleaning & Open Space Maintenance Officer to join our Open Space team. This is a hands-on role that helps keep our streets, parks, public spaces and recreational facilities clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Working as part of a multi-skilled team, you'll undertake a variety of town cleaning, maintenance and plant operation tasks while contributing to the upkeep of Council's parks, reserves, sporting facilities, urban streetscapes, beaches, foreshores and cemeteries.

About The Role

In this role, you will:

• Operate trucks, sweepers, cleaning machinery and other plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean streets, footpaths, parks, BBQ facilities, public furniture and other Council assets.
• Empty litter bins and undertake litter collection across public areas.
• Remove dumped rubbish, spills, debris and other waste from Council-controlled land.
• Clean CBD roads and pedestrian areas, including the removal of chewing gum and spillages.
• Remove debris, silt and other materials from pits and drains to reduce flooding risks.
• Assist with maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of parks, reserves and open spaces.
• Work safely and comply with all Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Support other Open Space maintenance teams as required.
• Assist with training and supporting new and casual employees.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and more efficient work practices.

About You

You are someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces and understands the importance of delivering quality services to the community.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Experience in industrial or commercial cleaning operations.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with residents, businesses and visitors.
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to assist across a variety of Open Space maintenance activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence.
• Current Construction Industry White Card (or Blue Card).

Desirable Qualifications

The Following Licences And Tickets Are Highly Regarded

• Queensland MR Driver Licence.
• Work Safely at Heights.
• Elevated Work Platform (High Risk Work Licence).
• Chainsaw competency.
• Implement Traffic Management Plans.
• Skid Steer or Front-End Loader ticket.
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work in a role where you can see the difference your work makes every day. You'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services that enhance the liveability of our community.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating plant and equipment, and take pride in keeping public spaces clean and well maintained, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep our community clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who To Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Open Space Maintenance, Rick Johnston on 07 5481 0815 or email ***email_hidden***

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email [email protected]

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15% per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For 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.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply follow the instructions below:

• Download and review the position description above
• Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
• Click 'APPLY'
• Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
• 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 19th July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications 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.