About Us
Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, Barcoo region is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometers in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.
The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers, the Thomson and Barcoo meet to form a creek the Cooper Creek.
The role
After experiencing significant floods in early 2025 we are now ready to expand our team to deliver in the ongoing restoration and maintenance of our infrastructure for our community.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Operational Works team to help us deliver in the detection and rectification of faults and defects. In this role you will be responsible for operating a grader to ensure you achieve a precise final trim across a range of road construction and maintenance projects. You will assist in ensuring compliance with WHS obligations, council procedures and work collaboratively within a small team to meet project deadlines.
About you
You will come with demonstrated experience in operating a final trim grader in civil construction and or local government. You will possess a can-do attitude and a commitment to WHS standards.
You will possess the following as a minimum:
· White Card
· HC Drivers licence
· Statement of Attainment in Civil Construction Grader Operations
· Traffic Management
· Experience in final trim grading
Benefits
Barcoo Shire Council prides itself on being able to offer a wide variety of jobs and careers which include:
· Competitive salary + allowances and overtime
· weeks annual leave + loading
· Rostered days off as part of the annual camp roster
· Accommodation available at a subsidised rate
· Flexible work options and
· Training and development opportunities
To apply please upload a current resume to this ad or email
Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.
Barcoo Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.