Labourer (Maintenance) - Chinchilla

Labourer (Maintenance) - Chinchilla

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

About the Role

Based in Chinchilla, you will be part of the Works Maintenance team responsible for maintaining Council's roads and infrastructure.                

Reporting to the Works Supervisor, you will:

• Undertake a range of labouring skills in the environment of civil construction and maintenance;
• Undertake traffic control duties as required; and
• Have an awareness of relevant safety standards and requirements.

About you

The successful applicant will:

• Have an understanding and experience in various aspects of Civil Construction and maintenance works;
• Have a current 'C' Class Driver's Licence (essential) or a HR (Heavy Rigid)/MR (Medium Rigid) Drivers Licence (desirable)
• Have a Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction, White Card (essential);
• Have knowledge of the MUTCD, Level 1 and/or 2 (desirable);
• Be physically fit and enjoy manual labour, and willing to undergo a pre-employment medical; and
• Possess good time management skills and the capability to complete allocated tasks while working within a team.

What we offer:

• Work/life balance with 9 day fortnight
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity
• Locality allowance
• Job security in a local government position
• Living in the Western Downs - please copy and paste the below URL into a browser: https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here/our-communities/living-in-the-western-downs/

If you love working in the outdoors and have a passion for maintaining our community's infrastructure, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

WDRC require each candidate for this position to complete a Pre-Employment Questionnaire (see below). Please upload your completed questionnaire in the qualifications section at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this position. 

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 29 April 2021.