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A Council Maintenance Worker conducts a range of duties on local government facilities. You might work in parks and gardens, on roadside areas or other council amenities. Council Maintenance Workers might trim and prune trees and shrubs, mow grass and keep natural areas tidy. You might collect rubbish, repair equipment and report any major defects.
Council Maintenance Workers should be flexible and able to carry out various tasks as required. You’ll need to enjoy working outdoors and be prepared to work in a range of weather conditions. Council Maintenance Workers must be able to work as part of a team and be able to communicate well. It’s important that you are physically fit and able to carry out manual labour tasks.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Council Maintenance Worker.
Possible job outcomes:
The LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government is a pathway to a career with Council in either business support or outdoor maintenance. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the performance protocols expected of every Council worker including workplace safety, communication, and customer service. You’ll then gain technical skills that support your career interests: (business support) producing business documents, designing spreadsheets, maintaining records, OR (outdoor maintenance) planting trees and shrubs, pruning, operating chainsaws, using chemicals to controls pests and weeds, storing chemicals, traffic control. Enquire now for the list of study unit choices (and their availability) as well as upcoming course dates in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Council Maintenance Worker generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 86,800 people employed in this field in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Council Maintenance Worker. Council Maintenance Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Council Maintenance Worker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Local Government. This course covers a range of topics relevant to working in a council role, but allows you to specialise in subjects such as planting trees and shrubs, pruning, operating chainsaws, using chemicals to control pests and weeds, storing chemicals and traffic control.
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Here are some potential career pathways within local government. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Local Government
Community Engagement Officer
$960 weekly pay
Council Maintenance Worker
$1,150 weekly pay
Council Member
$750 weekly pay
Local Government Administration Officer
Local Government Customer Service Assistant
Community Engagement Coordinator
$1,250 weekly pay
Environmental Health Officer
Foreign Affairs Adviser
Government Accountant
$1,350 weekly pay
Government Relations Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
International Development Worker
Local Government Officer
Planning Officer
Policy Analyst
$1,730 weekly pay
Policy Officer
Policy Researcher
Policy Writer
Public Health Researcher
$1,442 weekly pay
Public Servant
Public Service Officer
Diplomat
$2,700 weekly pay
Government Consultant
$5,000 weekly pay
Government Policy Advisor
$1,820 weekly pay
Investigation Manager
$1,540 weekly pay
Local Government Project Manager
Manager of Corporate Services
Policy Adviser
Policy Specialist
$2,500 weekly pay
Policymaker
Political Adviser
$2,310 weekly pay
Public Health Officer
Senior Compliance Officer
$1,920 weekly pay
Senior Rates Officer
Workplace Inspector
$1,600 weekly pay
Learn more about Council Maintenance Worker courses in your area.