The Details:

We have a large operational team within our Parks department and we are often looking for experienced labourers to join our Parks teams at various locations throughout the City of Moreton Bay.  

We invite you to apply for both current and upcoming opportunities.

We use this Expression of Interest (EOI) instead of advertising each individual Labourer vacancy. 

We have specialised areas within the Parks team, all consisting of labourers who assist in keeping our City of Moreton Bay in optimal condition for community use and enjoyment.

These hands-on roles offer variety and the satisfaction of seeing immediate results from your efforts.

Join our team and help keep our city looking its best!  

Each specialised area is outlined below, and you can select which team(s) you wish to be considered for throughout the application process.  

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (located at all depots) 

• Depot locations - Arana Hills, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Caboolture, Dayboro, Margate, Narangba, Petrie and Woodford
• $71,020 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 3)

Preserve and enhance our community's public parks, gardens and open green spaces. Working closely with a crew leader on a designated run, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining Council's valuable green assets so they remain beautiful, safe, and well-maintained. Some of the tasks include:

• mowing parks and nature strips
• mulching and weeding
• pruning and planting
• brush cutting and hedging 
• spraying and removal of debris and litter
• driving a truck and trailer

NATURAL AREAS (limited depot locations)

• Depot locations - Narangba and Caboolture
• $71,020 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 3)

The Natural Areas teams play a crucial role in maintaining and preserving natural environments. Working in a small team, led by a crew leader, you’ll work within a range of environments including riparian zones, foreshore zones, urban interface areas with some exposure to rainforest zones. Some of the tasks include: 

• environmental weed control
• natural area conservation works
• maintaining recreational fire trail networks
• participating in prescribed burns 
• soft landscaping within natural areas

You'll be doing manual handling and general labouring, chemical spraying, operating the 4WD, general vegetation maintenance and operation of the UTV (utility terrain vehicle) and the truck.  

You'll contribute directly to the preservation and enhancement of Moreton Bay's natural areas, playing a vital part in maintaining ecological balance and providing safe, beautiful spaces for our community to enjoy and wildlife to thrive. 

TREES (limited depot locations)

• Depot locations - Arana Hills, Caboolture, Petrie, Narangba, and Margate
• Starting at $71,020 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 3) with progression in remuneration available up to level 5 after meeting outlined performance and training requirements. 

Preserve and manage urban trees and forestry. Collaborating with an experienced crew leader and other labourers on various tree assignments, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining our city's valuable tree assets. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our urban trees remain healthy, safe, and well-maintained. Some of the tasks include:

• tree maintenance through pruning and trimming
• lifting tree canopies to improve visibility and safety 
• removing damaged or dangerous limbs
• clearing fallen branches and tree-related debris
• operating equipment such as chainsaws and wood chippers 
• performing other general tree labouring tasks
• driving a truck

Position Descriptions 

Click here for the Position Description for Grounds Maintenance and Natural Areas positions - please note - these positions are internally titled "Labourer Operations"

Click here for the Position Description for Trees positions - please note, these positions are internally titled "Trade Labourer - Trees"

About you

We're looking for your recent, similar experience and for demonstrated: 

• knowledge and the physical capability to perform manual tasks safely
• excellent communication skills 
• a team-oriented mindset 
• commitment to safety culture
• current truck licence (minimum MR - Medium Rigid required)
• Construction Induction Card (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement)

The Recruitment Process

• Your application will be assessed in accordance with the role you have expressed interest in, and will consider your experience and the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
• If your application is progressed, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team with a further update.
• Don't delay and submit your EOI today! 

Can you change your preferences in the future? Of course! Simply log back into your applicant account (Sign in) and click ‘Update Your Application’

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.