Remuneration
Hourly rate of $***** per hour, plus 25% casual loading & up to 14% Super
Closing Date
Sunday 15th March **** at *****pm AEST
Role Overview
This position supports Council's direction by undertaking a range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the maintenance of Council's infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.
Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision.
Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Construction Industry White/Blue card.
Operate and maintain light plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council's work program.
Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver council's work program to quality standards.
Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.
Desirable Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications
Knowledge of Civil construction and Maintenance activities.
Concrete and formwork experience.
Queensland 'MR' licence or above that is current and maintained.
Licences in operation of plant and equipment.
Who to Contact
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
What We Offer
Access to employee health and well-being programs.
Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent.
Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values
Accountability
Communication
Customer Service Focused
Integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration
Process
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
To apply, kindly adhere to the following steps:
Download and review the position description.
Complete the online application using your personal email.
Click "APPLY".
Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
Click "NEXT" and "CONFIRM".
Please keep the responses to each question no more than 300 words.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service.
We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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