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.

Purpose:

To construct and/or maintain Council's road network and other assets to required service level standards through the provision of skilled plant operations, in particular Grader, Roller, Water and Gravel Haulage, Loader, Excavator, Backhoe operations and Labourer support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Road Contruction and Maintenance
• Plant Operation
• Labour Support
• Interdepartmental Support

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

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 HC (Heavy Combination) Class Driver Licence
• General Construction Induction (White) Card
• Maranoa Regional Council Verification of Skill Level to Competently Operate Plant (in particular, Grader, Roller, Water and Gravel Haulage, Loader, Excavator, Backhoe)(In-house assessment)
• Traffic Management Implementation (Desirable)
• Certificate III in Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance (or equivalent) (Desirable)

Details and Benefits:

• Position based in Mitchell, Qld
• Permanent, Full-Time - 38hours per week
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream B - Level 6-8
• Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 per fortnight

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• 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.

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How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form if applicable.

Additional Information:

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 must have the legal right to work in Australia and 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