* Various Driver opportunities available
o Permanent Full Time (10 day fortnight, 4 on 4 off)
o Fixed Term Full Time
o Casual (flexible work arrangements)
* Current 'HR' Class Drivers Licence essential
* 10 Day Fortnight - LGE 4 (S4DR) ($36.54 per hour + superannuation)
* 4 on 4 off - LGE 4 (S4WSC) ($49.88 per hour + superannuation)
* Casual – LGE 4 (CS4DR) ($44.67 per hour + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Council is seeking applications for a casual relief pool for the purpose of supplementing our existing Waste and Recycling Truck Driver team. You will be provided full training and must be willing to be flexible with shifts offered. The shifts may be between 10-38 hours per week, subject to availability. Work hours are between 5:00am - 5:00pm, 7 days a week.
We understand that not everyone can commit to full-time hours, and we value the skills and experience that people bring no matter their availability. If you're a qualified truck driver, with a minimum of a HR Queensland drivers licence, looking for flexible work to fit around school hours, caring responsibilities or seasonal work, we'd love to hear from you. We're open to discussing part-time or adjusted shifts that work for you.
This position plays a key role in assisting with and working as part of a team to safely operate waste collection vehicles, provide and deliver an effective, timely and efficient waste collection service to customers of Townsville City Council. This position will achieve this by providing waste and recycling collection and disposal services to achieve a clean, hygienic, and aesthetically acceptable environment throughout the city of Townsville.
About You
* Current "HR" class or above driver's licence.
* Display the ability to competently operate and execute driver maintenance on the waste collection vehicle/s for which this position specifies.
* Be able to read, comprehend and write words and numbers as part of established reporting systems commensurate with the position.
* Further requirements as outlined in the attached position description.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
What We Offer
For further information review the Position Description.
* Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.
Attachments
* Waste and Recycling Truck Driver_PD.pdf
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