Award Classification: Level 2-5
Employment Conditions:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State
2017
Department / Branch: Engineering / Water and Sewerage
Principal Location: Council Depot, Hughenden
Reports to: Water and Sewerage Supervisor (or as directed)
Direct Reports: Nil
Flinders Shire
Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values:
• A Caring Philosophy
1. Pursuit of Excellence
2. Teamwork
3. Local Ownership
4. Communication
5. Leadership
* Recognition
Council Structure
Position Objective
The Water and Sewerage Plant Operator / Labourer is responsible for operating plant/fleet along with
general labouring duties across the Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives.
Predominantly based within the Water and Sewerage team, this role may also be required to work across
other teams within Engineering Services.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development
6. Executive Support
* Human Resources
Corporate & Financial
Services
7. Financial Control
* Information &
Communication Technology
8. Business & Customer Services
* Governance & Regulatory
Compliance
* Workplace Health & Safety
Engineering
* Open Spaces & Community
Assets
9. Asset Management
10. Project Management
* Roads & Infrastructure
Community Services &
Wellbeing
* Community Development &
Engagement
11. Tourism
12. Community Care
* Regional Marketing &
Promotion
* Media / Communications
Key Responsibilities
Operational
* Competent and safe operation of plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertake
activities up to and including engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Industry
(Stream B) Award – State 2017, as amended or replaced
* Hands on labouring within water and sewerage including, but not limited to infrastructure, digging
trenches, laying of pipes, assisting with cleaning/clearing sewerage mains and house drains, assisting
with pumping out septic tanks, traffic control (as authorised), and prepare work sites in accordance
with traffic and other management plans
13. Hands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of Council
14. Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans
15. Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet
* Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance
requirements
16. Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured
* Provide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection with
members of the public is maintained
* Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including
participation in team/Council meetings
17. Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members
* Completion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costing
codes and health and safety related items
* Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated
work tasks/activities
General
18. Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
19. Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level
20. Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff
* Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through
which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently
Administration
21. Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met
* Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and
conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner
* Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team
meetings and training sessions as required
22. Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy
* Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of
activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council
operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public
* Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other
staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own
personal planning is not inconvenienced
Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management
* Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
* changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge
management
* changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future
trends and required competencies
23. Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values
24. Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable
for such
* Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self
Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a way
that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance
with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as
may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council
Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S
Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:
25. Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
* Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety
of other persons.
* Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the
person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).
* Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the
workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).
* Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,
Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021 .
Other Requirements
* This position operates from Council's Administration Office 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.
26. Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
27. The incumbent must be:
28. 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;
29. 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
Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across Council
External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups
Delegations: The Water and Sewerage Plant Operator Labourer works under limited direction, has the skills
to manage time and organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing
authority in accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in general labouring and ability to deliver timely and effective
operational works.
2. Demonstrated industry experience in repairs, maintenance and operations as related to the role.
3. Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of
licences/tickets as relevant to the role.
4. Current national general construction induction (white) card
5. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
6. Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
7. Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability
and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
8. Current MR Class driver's licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving
history if/when required.
9. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town.
10. Commitment to uphold Council's Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies.
Desirable
11. HR Class Driver's License