Address$65,666 - $70,189 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Infrastructure Services, Water Services
Bundaberg Region
About Us
Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?
Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.
About The Opportunity
As a Labourer in our Water Services branch, you will become an integral part of our multi-disciplined crew responsible for various maintenance, repair, and construction activities, as well as operating light mechanical plant within Water Services facilities and reticulation infrastructure. This role ensures a safe, efficient, and responsive 24/7 service to our customers.
Your responsibilities will include maintenance and construction tasks such as manual handling, pipe laying, concrete finishing, working with mobile plant, live sewer, roads, confined spaces, and chlorine systems. Additionally, the position involves performing mowing operations during designated seasons. The role also requires understanding reticulation drawings, operating and maintaining equipment, participating in after-hours work, providing on-call support, and adhering to safety and environmental practices.
About You
- Possession of (or obtain within 10 weeks from commencement) a current Class ‘MR’ Drivers Licence is essential.
- Verification of skills to operate light mechanical equipment as per Queensland Local Government Industry Award.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Possession of (or ability to obtain) Traffic Management Implementation.
- Possession of (or ability to obtain) a Current Construction Induction (White/Blue Card).
Desired
- Knowledge and experience in construction and maintenance within the Water Services industry or similar field.
- Relevant Water Industry training.
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Council applications
What we offer
- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- Opportunity to make a real difference through your work in a regional community
- 38-hour working week, regular rostered days off, including long weekends
- Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
- An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are committed to safety, and enjoy hands-on work, this role is for you.
The Selection Process
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.
Closing Date: Thursday, 16, May, 2024, 11.30 pm AEST
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Thursday, 16, May, 2024 whichever is sooner.
Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.
