VRN 31/26 Maintenance Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for carrying out tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of Council assets, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The role requires the promotion of a professional, courteous, and customer focused approach, while consistently upholding the values of Flinders Shire Council.

Employment Status:  Permanent Fulltime

Award:  This position is classified as a BW1-2 under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $64,087 – 69,524 per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Trade based background (preferably carpentry or mechanical fitter/welder) and/or industry experience relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act, Advisory Standards, Industry Codes of Practice and all other associated legislation and guidelines relevant to the position.
• Ability to safely operate a range of light plant, machinery and equipment associated with maintenance and construction projects within a rural and urban environment.
• Sound oral, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with others.
• Sound customer service skills with the ability to develop and maintain both internal and external work relationships.
• Sound problem solving skills with the ability to achieve creative, effective and efficient solutions to challenges and changes.
• Effective time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to obtain team objectives.

   

  Essential Education/Qualifications

• Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course, or ability to attain.
• Construction Safety (White Card) (30215 QLD – Course in General Safety Induction for the Construction Industry) or ability to attain.

   

  Essential Licences

• Current unrestricted Queensland “C” class manual driver’s licence. (Essential).

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.