About the business

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

Council's commitment to enhancing recreational spaces is evident through the investment in the development of the Buchanan Park Facility. The Buchanan Park complex has an array of maintenance requirements from care of grounds, gardens and irrigation through to general maintenance of the sites facilities. The role will collaborate closely with various Council departments to ensure that all maintenance and operational activities are conducted in accordance with approved schedules and meet predefined quality standards.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

Benefits and perks

Council offers excellent working conditions, generous employer funded superannuation benefits (up 12%), and a 19 day month. This position attracts 5 weeks paid annual leave per year and all personal protective equipment including work clothes are provided.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in maintenance tasks and the ability to identify and undertake preventative maintenance as required.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices and promote a positive safety culture within the Council.

• Self-motivated with strong time management skills and the ability to work well within a team environment and with minimal or no supervision.

• Sound literacy and numeracy skills necessary to maintain servicing records and completion of timesheets and other relevant documentation.

• Preferrable but not essential -trade qualifications with demonstrated experience in an equivalent role or similar.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out Application Form

Submit through Seek, or

https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies, or

Email Human Resources on [email protected]

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.