Labourer

Banana Shire Council; Biloela; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Superannuation of 12%

Locality Allowance

Excellent Working Conditions

Supportive team environment in a rural

Wellness programs and Employee Support

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Labourer within the Infrastructure Services Department in Biloela. The role involves day-to-day labouring, operating and maintaining plant and vehicles, basic concrete works, and adherence to safety and project standards.

You will participate in training, assist with traffic plans, and support a regional community. A C-class manual licence and safety induction are compulsory, with opportunities for development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Compulsory safety induction for Queensland work sites.
• C class manual driver's licence (QLD).
• Desirable plant operator tickets would be highly regarded.
• Traffic Management Plan competency desirable.
• Traffic Controller competency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties.
• Operate and service plants and vehicles as required.
• Install signage per project docs and standards.
• Undertake basic concrete works and formwork setup.
• Read plans, follow instructions and maintain quality procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks and team meetings.
• Promote Council image and assist public relations.
• Liaise with clients and other staff to exchange information.

Education

QLD General Safety Induction (white or blue card)

Queensland C class driver's licence

Plant operator tickets (desirable)

Traffic Management Plan Competency

Traffic Controller Competency

Job description

Location: Biloela, Queensland

Work Type: Full Time | Permanent

Classification: LGIA Stream B - Level 4

Remuneration: $71,821.32 per annum + Superannuation

What Else is On Offer?

• Fortnightly RDO
• Superannuation of 12%
• Various Allowances (eg: Locality Allowance)
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Supportive team environment in a regional community
• Wellness programs, Social Club and Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Flexible Working Arrangements and generous leave provisions
• Generous education and professional development support.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

Assist with the day-to-day operations of Council’s Infrastructure Services Department in accordance with Council Policies, the requirements of the community and industry standards

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out general labouring duties
• Operate plant and vehicles, maintaining and servicing as required
• Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, mowers, pumps etc.
• Install regulatory and other signage in accordance with project documentation and relevant standards
• Undertake basic concrete works, including setup of formwork
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Undertake traffic control and implement traffic plans as requiredPerform all tasks in accordance with appropriate technical standards, branch and departmental quality and operations policies and procedures
• Participate in toolbox and team meetings
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• QLD General Safety Induction (white or blue card)
• Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)

Desirable

• Other plant operator tickets would be highly regarded
• Traffic Management Implementation Plan Competency
• Traffic Controller Competency

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated experience performing labouring work, including the ability to operate and maintain relevant plant and equipment
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an 'at risk work location' and/or is an 'at risk worker' and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by Council and relevant legislation and industry standards
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver's licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee acknowledges that the role requires frequent travel throughout the Shire and requires the ability to stay overnight in other towns within the Shire.