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Civil Field Worker x 2
Noosa Council
Are you looking to live and work in one of Australia’s premier locations and help achieve Noosa Council’s vision of “Noosa Shire – different by nature”?
Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 871km2 Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers pristine beaches and a unique mix of country and coastal living making it one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Council's vision is underpinned by our Council's beliefs. When working towards our Noosa Vision 2037, Council will focus on:
- Respect: Respect for the diversity of opinions and beliefs in our community
- Inclusion: Access to participatory and democratic processes
- Responsiveness: As a Council, being connected with our community
- Authenticity: Understand our history and learning from our past.
Noosa Council is a supportive and passionate team built around openness and informality. The staff have together defined how they want to operate as a Council. These values include:
- Community: Working hand in hand with our community
- Innovation: Striving for better ways to do things
- Sustainability: Managing environmental, social and economic resources for the future
About the Role
This position will carry out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction activities under general supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- General construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with, but not limited to concreting, kerb and channelling, stormwater drainage, roads, roadside assets, bridges, foreshores and reserves; and removal and disposal of debris.
- Drive rigid motor vehicle up to 11 tonne GVM.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing work team and ensuring the provision of quality customer service at all times.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in a timely manner to the required quality standards.
- Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.
Position Requirements
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in a hands-on role of delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operation of civil maintenance and construction tasks.
- Experience and ability to operate relevant civil construction plant and machinery.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team.
- Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes.
- Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements and work practices.
Essential Qualifications, Training and Licences
- Possession of WH&S Competency Card for CPCCOHS1001A – Work Safely in the Construction Industry or 30215QLD – Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry), or a willingness to obtain this card before commencement.
- Driver’s Licence – MR class.
Desirable Qualifications, Training and Licences
- Traffic Controller’s licence.
- Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisation – may be essential if assessed as high risk.
You must apply for the position via Council's website (https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/ZZ0437) if you wish to be considered.
Please contact Ed Hamill, Works Coordinator on (07) 5329 6468 for any further information regarding the position.
Applications close 5:00pm (AEST), Wednesday 31 July 2019.
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