52227 - Senior Irrigation System Maintainer, Moranbah

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region.  Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.

An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent full time Senior Irrigation System Maintainer to join our Engineering and Infrastructure Directorate in Moranbah.  The position sits within our Parks and Recreation Department who are collectively responsible for maintenance of all parks, gardens and reserves throughout the Isaac Regional Council. Reporting to the Team Leader, this position is responsible for carrying out irrigation system repairs, maintenance and upgrades at community usage areas including sportsgrounds, parks, open space and cemeteries for Landcare and Open Space Services. 

ABOUT YOU

Extensive experience (minimum five years) in a similar role at a senior capacity Proven sound knowledge of, and experience with, various irrigation system and components including, but not limited to: dripper systems, rotor systems, irrigation pipes, valves, controllers, filtration systems Experience working with and monitoring AC and DC system controllers Knowledge and use of travelling irrigators, sucker vac machine and pumps Sound computer knowledge Sound literacy and numeracy skills An understanding of Workplace Health and Safety within the work environment Personal initiative, motivation and drive, with demonstrated ability to work autonomously to achieve work outcomes Good fitness level, with a demonstrated ability to complete position requirements Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams Holds qualifications relevant to irrigation maintenance (highly regarded)

BENEFITS

Salary $54,467.87 per annum + allowances Nominally 38 hours per week 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading 12% super in accordance with Council policy Nine-day fortnight in accordance with Council policy

Position Description

OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued, included and accommodated. Now is the time to join the team!

HOW TO APPLY

For more details on this exciting position contact the Team Leader – Parks and Recreation during business hours: Leanne Stringer: 0429 620 642 or email [email protected]

To submit your application, please provide sufficient information (noting Item D ‘Key Competencies’ of the Position Description), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity and include along with your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Please ensure ‘52227 Senior Irrigation System Maintainer’ is in the subject heading of your application.

Applications Close: Friday 19 June 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.