Labourer

City-of-Gold-Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements

Development courses

Fitness Passport access

Confidential counselling sessions

Nutritionist & financial advice

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast Waste and Resource Recovery team is offering a full-time maintenance role across Arundel, Stapylton, Jacobs Well and Reedy Creek. You will operate small plant equipment, maintain pumps and outdoor areas and assist with material transport when required.

Mandatory licences include a C class licence and White Card, with MR and Bobcat/chainsaw credentials desirable. A reliable, team‑oriented candidate with a pro-active approach will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory).
• MR Drivers Licence (Desirable).
• General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory).
• AC/DC, Bobcat licence, chainsaw certification (Desirable)
• Proficient in operating small machinery and power tools
• Sound physical health to perform physically demanding duties
• Experience in maintenance and/or outdoor operations
• Ability to work independently or in a small team within policies and safety rules

Responsibilities

• General maintenance duties across multiple sites.
• Operate small machinery and plant equipment.
• Maintain pumps and outdoor vegetation clearing (mowing, whipper snipper).
• Assist with transporting materials (medium rigid truck licence desirable).

Skills

C Class Licence

MR Licence

White Card

Bobcat Licence

Chainsaw Certification

Operate Small Machinery

Power Tools

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Construction Induction White Card

Tools

Bobcat

Chainsaw

Job description

• Full Time/9 Day Fortnight/36 Hours per week
• Salary: From $2,491.72 per fortnight plus super and any applicable allowances

The Waste and Resource Recovery falls under Environment, Heritage and Resilience Directorate and is responsible for maintaining Council’s Waste and Recycling Centres, including both active and closed landfill facilities.

About the role

You will be responsible for undertaking all general maintenance duties, operate small machinery (plant equipment), maintain pumps and outdoor vegetation clearing (mowing, whipper snipper). Having a medium ridged truck licence to assist with transporting materials is desirable. This position will work across multiple sites including Arundel, Stapylton, Jacobs Well and Reedy Creek.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory).
• MR Drivers Licence (Desirable).
• General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory).
• AC/DC, Bobcat licence, chainsaw certification (Desirable)
• Proficient in operating small machinery and power tools
• Sound physical health to perform physical demanding duties associated with this role
• Experience in maintenance and/or outdoor operations
• The ability to be part of a small team, working in line with internal policies and practices including employment equity, workplace health and safety, and corporate values.
• Self-motivation and the ability to get the job done right with limited supervision.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.