Labourer Construction & Maintenance

Come and work as a vital member of our Works 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:

As a Labourer Construction & Maintenance in our Western Roads team, you will be based in Dimbulah. This position involves labouring work to assist with a variety of road maintenance and construction activities within the Works Group of Council. The work includes operating mobile plant and performing manual handling tasks. Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are essential requirements for this position.

What we are looking for:

You will have to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions and be able to follow our safe work practices You will be expected to operate Council plant, machinery and vehicles and work within a team environment with limited supervision You will have sound written and verbal communication skills

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills (Mandatory for the position)  

Current Queensland MR/HR class driver’s licence or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment Queensland Construction White Card, or National equivalent. Current Traffic Control Accreditation prior to commencement of employment or be eligible to obtain accreditation Traffic Management Level 1 (MUTCD) or ability and willingness to acquire this qualification

The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGEA Level 3 – $54,100 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $1,651 per annum and other allowances as applicable Work/Life balance – 9-day fortnight 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications Close: Wednesday, 24 May 2023  

Contact:               For further information about this position contact Trevor Yujnovich, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 0427 590 643 (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.