Job description
As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.
With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.
This role sits in the Roads and Drains operations team, under the Asset Maintenance department of the Project and Asset Services division within Moreton Bay Regional Council. The Asset Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance and renewal of Council’s assets throughout the region. The areas of responsibility are primarily Roads and Drains, Parks, Cleansing, Construction, Fleet and Building and Facilities infrastructure. The Asset Maintenance department is one of the largest departments within Council, maintaining essential community infrastructure across the Moreton Bay region.
The role
Your responsibilities will include general labouring tasks within our Roads and Drains team - predominantly maintaining trash racks on storm water drains around the region. You will be required to drive the truck as well as perform manual labour as required - tasks such as shovelling, sweeping, removing litter from the trash racks and other similar duties as required.
Requirements
To be successful in this role ideally you will either have experience in a similar position maintaining storm water drainage, experience working with drains doing labouring work or recent experience undertaking manual operational tasks in an environment where safety is of a high priority.
Additionally you will also hold a current MR class driver's license and a Construction Induction Card (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement)
Holding an Excavator (LE) license as well as the above would be desirable but is not essential.
Benefits
This role with Council offers excellent working conditions, generous employer funded superannuation benefits (up to 12%) and a 9 day fortnight in addition to four weeks paid annual leave per year.
Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
- Flexibility at MBRC depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
Term: Permanent Full Time
Location: Caboolture
Award/Level: Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 3 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement
Remuneration: $60,555 pa + super (76 hour fortnight) + any applicable allowances
Please note:
- Applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by MBRC as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.
How to Apply
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applicants will need to attach the following documents:
- A current resumé or curriculum vitæ
- A covering letter or expression of interest (maximum 2 pages) which details your suitability for the role (optional)
Applications close 11:55pm Monday 26th September 2022
Position Description
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Further Information
If you require further information, please contact council's Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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