Multi Skilled Operator/Labourer

• A varied and challenging role will have the successful applicant undertake a wide range of truck driving, labouring & plant operation.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $70,883, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.  

Multi Skilled Operator/Labourer

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $70,883, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

This position supports council’s direction by undertaking a wide range of Truck driving, Plant operation and Labouring tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team that provides support to Councils 
teams that are responsible for the construction and maintenance of council’s infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability to undertake specialised tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience driving a truck & dog
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
• Demonstrated ability to operate an excavator to final trim finishing to level within tolerance required for construction purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise complex road construction and maintenance work under limited supervision.
• Queensland ‘HC’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained. Plus, other Licences or competences relevant to Plant and equipment/trucks at this level of the Award.
• Competency to conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations (RIIMP0318D).
• Construction Industry White/Blue Card.

Essential Requirements: 

• Operate and maintain heavy plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council’s work program in accordance with the level of the Award.
• Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver councils work program to quality standards.
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Resource Planning & Allocation, Ray Turner on 07-5481 0811 or email raymond.turner@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.