Plant Operator / Labourer Parks & Gardens

Plant Operator / Labourer Parks & Gardens

Work Type: Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Award: Stream B, Level 3-4 : $60,193.77 – $61,014.13 plus 10% Super

Are you looking for an opportunity to work outdoors as part of a dynamic team?

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced and reliable Plant Operator/Labourer to join the Parks and Gardens team based in Emerald.
In this role you will be working in highly collaboratively team and complete a range of manual tasks to maintain Council’s parks and garden facilities within the region.
If you have great communication skills, an eagerness to work outdoors and a passion for providing great spaces for the community to enjoy, then we want to hear from you!

In this busy role, your daily activities will include:

• Maintaining the parks and gardens in the Central Highlands Region
• Operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and other plant equipment
• 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
• 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 18.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight

How to apply:

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

Please download and review the position description.

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

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
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

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.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• 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: 8am Thursday 28 October 2021.