Department of Housing & Public Works QLD – Emerald QLD
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing a vital role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations, correctional, and health facilities.
Why Join Us?
Flexibility
– You'll have the option of working a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements and paid parental leave.
A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace
– Our approach to safety is reflected in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.
Security
– You'll enjoy great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and development opportunities.
Mandatory Requirements
Eligibility to work in Australia
Current trade certificate / qualification (min CertIII in Painting & Decorating)
Current Construction Industry White Card
Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.
Responsibilities
Understand and apply painting techniques and methods, for both construction and maintenance services.
Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
Comply with WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property.
Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with customer focus.
Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.
Additional information
You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at worksites throughout both your appointed region and the State.
When undertaking distant work, there may also be a requirement for overnight stays of up to a 3 -week period.
Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn.
You may be asked to undertake team leader and / or foreperson roles as and when required to suit the needs of the business.
Power tools will be provided where required.
The use of a private motor vehicle and / or potential provision of a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant motor vehicle policies. Please note there is no guarantee that a home garaged QBuild vehicle will be included if successful in gaining this role.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Application Documents
Resume
Current Trade certificate (min CertIII in Painting & Decorating)
If you have any questions about the position / application, please contact QBuild Careers, 3
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference : QLD / / 25
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