Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and has experience operating a range of plant and equipment? We are seeking a motivated and reliable Multi-Skilled Labourer to join our team and help maintain some of our community's most valued recreational and public spaces, including Tolosa Park, Montrose Foreshore, and the GASP Pavilion.
About the Role
As a Multi-Skilled Labourer, you will play a key role in maintaining Council's parks, gardens, foreshore areas, and community facilities to ensure they remain safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors. Working across a range of outdoor environments, you will undertake grounds maintenance activities, operate and maintain plant and equipment, service public amenities, and assist with the upkeep of recreational spaces, gardens, and open areas.
This diverse and hands-on position requires a proactive approach to identifying and reporting maintenance issues, supporting irrigation and chemical application activities, and ensuring public facilities are presented to a high standard. You will also engage positively with members of the community while working in accordance with all workplace health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Position Details:
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Full time: 76 hours per fortnight
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Annual salary: $67,178.12
Essential Requirements:
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Medium Rigid Truck “MR” Class license
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White Card (Construction Induction Card).
Desirable Requirements:
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First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
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Traffic Management Accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
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Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074) or willingness to obtain.
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Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Garden, or relevant experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or general labouring.
What’s in it for you:
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Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
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Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (full‑time roles only)
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15% Superannuation
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Annual salary increases
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A motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
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Ongoing training and career development
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Access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
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Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025
For further information on this position, contact David Hunt, Coordinator Urban Services on (03) 6216 6800.
Our Commitment to Community:
Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.
How to Apply:
To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.
Your application must include:
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A cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description
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A current resume
Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.
Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 13 September 2026
