Water Industry Plant Operator / Labourer

Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer
Infrastructure Delivery
Permanent Full Time
LGE Level 5 - $64,021 with annualised allowance of $2,503 pa cash component plus superannuation
Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer to work as an integral part of our Infrastructure Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating machinery while also performing general labouring duties. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the delivery of water services to our community.

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

What you should have to apply:
Experience in construction trenching and maintenance activities
Ability to undertake a variety of manual labouring tasks
Current backhoe & excavator licence and/or VOC (or ability to obtain before commencing)
Current Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or ability to obtain before commencement)
Have an enthusiasm for working outdoors and undertake manual work
Ability to work in confined spaces and in unpleasant conditions
Possess good interpersonal skills in order to provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a team
MR licence (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

What’s nice to have:
Provide first aid/CPR
Current machinery/ plant licence for a backhoe
Work safely at heights
Trim and cut felled trees (Chainsaw Level 2)
High risk work licence (forklift operation)
Traffic implementation (Level 2)
SWNELP
Confined Spaces Certification
Basic computer skills

What our Council can offer you:
Learning and Development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Up to 12% employer super contribution
Study assistance program
Reward and recognition
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Vaccinations
Paid Emergency Services leave

Application requirements:
To be considered applicants MUST supply:
Cover letter explaining suitability for the role
Resume

Applications close:
11pm Tuesday 16th April 2024. - Close date is subject to change pending qualified applications received
For further details please contact Mick Murray, Infrastructure Delivery Coordinator on 0458 026 *** during business hours only.

Some information about our Council:
Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.
TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community.
These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.
Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:
If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!
Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.
From K’gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:
Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format. PDF format is preferred.
Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.