About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Town & Surrounds

To undertake a range of plant operation and labouring duties to enable delivery of the following Town and Surrounds programs within Wallumbilla, Yuleba and Jackson according to the service level priorities and budget approved by Council:

Maintain and clean culverts, gutters, drains and streets

• Maintenance of open spaces, parks and gardens, including mowing, weed control /spraying, irrigation, landscaping and pruning
• Slashing, whipper snipping and weed control including town entrance ways and Cemetery
• Waste management facilities
• Assistance with water meter reading and provide labour assistance to plumber as required to maintain local water operations

Mandatory and Highly Desirable Qualifications and Licences:

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate that you will be able to meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:

• Current LR (Light Rigid) Class Driver Licence
• General Construction Induction (White) Card
• Experience in plant operations, horticulture and/or local government

Position Details:

• Position based in Yuleba QLD
• Full-time position - 38 hours per week
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream B - Level 4-5

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families
• Entitled to Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 Per Fortnight
• Applicable allowances as per the Award

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How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to Maranoa Regional Council.
• Current resume (CV).

Additional Information:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace