Applications closing on 15 February 2026, 11:59 PM
Reference number
INF-B178
Job Type
Full Time: Limited Tenure
Package
$2,410.70 gross per fortnight
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general supervision, this position contributes to the delivery of the Council Facilities Team and building maintenance/construction program. This position is responsible for a range of general labouring and quality maintenance and construction techniques, including carpentry, painting, tiling, concreting, fencing and metalwork.
Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure Up to six (6) months
Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $2,410.70 gross per fortnight
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
* Previous experience or thorough understanding of skills required in a manual labouring/cleaning/gardening role.
* Ability to safely and competently operate a variety of handheld tools, plant and equipment.
* Effective time management and ability to determine work priorities.
* Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
* Thorough knowledge and commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
* Well-developed communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Commitment to superior customer service.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
* General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) "Blue/White Card"
| Essential Licences |
* Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
* This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
* The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
* This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
* This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
* This position may be required to work on a rotational roster of early and late shifts in each fortnightly pay period.
* Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 15 February, 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.