Join a dedicated team focussed on delivering high-quality road maintenance and construction activitiesWork in physically demanding environment, maintaining a focus on health and safetyOperate machinery and perform manual tasks safely and efficientlyWork in the great outdoors across a 9 day fortnightAbout Mareeba Shire CouncilLocated in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff.
Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment.
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.The roleThe Labourer Construction & Maintenance provides labouring skills to assist with the delivery of daily road maintenance and construction activities within the Mareeba Shire.
The work includes operating mobile plant and performing manual handling tasks.
Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are essential requirements for this position.This position involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis and the Labourer Construction & Maintenance is responsible to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.
This includes a requirement for them to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL)



for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.What we are looking forHave the physical ability to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks for extended periods in hot and humid conditionsBe able to safely operate Council plant, machinery and vehiclesHave the ability to apply safe work practices, including manual handling techniques and follow our WHS procedures and policiesHave sound written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instructionHave a current Queensland MR or HR class driver's licence, a Queensland Construction Industry White Card and be eligible to acquire Queensland Traffic Control AccreditationThe role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.What we can offer youPermanent, full-time positionLGEA Level 3 - $59,981 per annumMareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum12% employer superannuation contributions5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loadingWork life balance - 9 day fortnightLifestyle perks such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate bankingLearning and development opportunitiesSalary sacrificing optionsPlease refer to the Position Description, or contact Cedric Mataio, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on ******** *** (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity.
We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.Applications close Sunday, 9 August ****
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📌 Labourer Construction & Maintenance (Queensland)
🏢 Mareeba Shire Council
📍 Queensland