INF-169 Open Space Team Member (Operator)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general supervision, this position performs a range of tasks involving general labouring, cleaning, gardening duties and plant operation associated with the programmed maintenance of Council’s Open Space and roadside assets.

The objectives of this position are:

• Deliver quality outcomes that align with Council’s Open Space Service Delivery Standards.
• Operate and maintain plant in a safe manner that ensures maximum productivity and reliability of Council assets.

Employment Status:  Full Time Permanent

Award:                        Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $2448.50 gross per fortnight.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Previous experience or thorough understanding of skills required in a manual labouring/cleaning/gardening role.
• Ability to safely and competently operate a variety of handheld tools, plant and equipment.
• Effective time management and ability to determine work priorities.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
• Thorough knowledge and commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Understanding of basic water quality principals and ability to carry out basic water testing.
• Commitment to superior customer service.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
• Relevant Licence/Competency dependent on plant operating requirements.

| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
• This position may be required to work on a rotational roster of early and late shifts in each fortnightly pay period.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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