Plant Operator P&G

Come and work as a vital member of our Parks & Gardens (P&G) team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

The Plant Operator P&G will be responsible to undertake a variety of duties to assist in the presentation and maintenance of Council’s open spaces.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be able to work as part of a team You will have solid communication skills, both written and verbal You will have the ability to perform general maintenance on machinery You will have a current QLD C class Driver Licence (MR Licence is desirable) You will need to be able to safely operate Council owned plant such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws, or the ability to quickly acquire these skills You will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in horticulture, or have the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge You will need to be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions

You will also need to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol screen.

What we can offer you:  

Permanent, full-time position LGEA Level 4 – $2, 070.25 per fortnight Industry Allowance of $55.50 per fortnight Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave Rostered Day Off every fortnight Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

To apply for this position, please send the following documents to Council’s  recruitment email address [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 500 words) Current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close midnight Sunday, 7 August 2022

For further information contact Patty Brown, Supervisor P&G on 0427 620 272 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.