ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Labourer position within Water and Sewerage supports the delivery of Council’s operational and strategic objectives by undertaking general labouring duties across the Flinders Shire. While primarily working within the Water and Sewerage team, the role will also assist other work groups within Engineering Services as required.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: The position is classified between a Level 2 - 4 under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $67,829 - $69,524 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities
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Demonstrated experience in general labouring and ability to deliver timely and effective operational works.
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Current national general construction induction (white) card
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Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of licences/tickets.
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Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
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Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
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Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
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Current MR Class drivers’ licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving history if/when required.
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Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town and undertake work outside of normal business hours including participating in an on-call roster.
- Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies.
Essential Education/Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Media and Communications, Journalism, Community Development, Business or similar) and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Essential Licences
- Current unrestricted C Class driver’s licence, with the ability to travel as required.
Other Requirements
- This position operates from Council’s Depot in Hughenden, however, may be required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours to meet the requirements of the role.
- Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
- The incumbent must be:
- prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;
- willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people less than eighteen (18) years of age if required;
- medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;
- Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner; and
- Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check
More Information & Questions
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please call 07 4741 2900 or email.
Closing Date
Open until filled.