We are seeking a Labourer to join our team in the beautiful Whitsunday region.
Job Description
This role involves a range of tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of parks and gardens infrastructure across the Whitsunday region.
* Undertake general labouring duties including vegetation control, litter control, and other parks and gardens activities.
* Operate small plant and equipment safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Collaborate with colleagues to complete allocated tasks efficiently.
* Maintain and operate Council vehicles, plant, and equipment in accordance with safety and operational standards.
* Complete daily timesheets, pre-start checks, and maintain records as required.
* Report any issues that may affect operations, safety, or staff welfare to supervisors or managers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The following qualifications are essential for this role:
* MR Manual Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain)
* General Construction Safety Induction (White Card)
* Current First aid and CPR
* Traffic Control (or willingness to obtain)
* Certificate to operate Chainsaw and Pole saw (or willingness to obtain)
* Agriculture Chemical distribution and control (ACDC)
* Basic Chain of Responsibility (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
The successful candidate will enjoy a 9 day fortnight and access to our salary sacrifice scheme, locality allowance, and health and wellbeing benefits.
Other Information
If you enjoy working outdoors and have a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment and practices equal employment opportunities and workplace health and safety principles.