Plant Operator / Labourer, Parks & Gardens – Springsure

Plant Operator / Labourer, Parks & Gardens – Springsure

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Springsure

Department: Communities

Award: Stream B, Level 3-4 : $58,425.77 – $59,246.13 plus 10% Super

Are you an experienced labourer looking for an opportunity to work in a highly supportive team?

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced and reliable Plant Operator to join their Parks and Gardens team based in Springsure.  In this role, you will be given the opportunity to use your existing skills and develop new skills whilst making a difference in your local community.

In this busy role, your daily activities will include:

• Maintaining the parks and gardens in Duaringa and surrounds
• Operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors, other plant equipment and hand tools
• Carrying out physical activities to maintain the Parks and Gardens facilities

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess: 

• Experience in a similar position carrying out physical tasks in all outdoor weather conditions
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Positive customer service centric approach
• Current Queensland C Class Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Card

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight 

How to Apply:

Please download and review the position description.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.

Pre-employment Checks

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 12noon, Friday 30 July 2021.