To assist with the day-to-day operations of Council’s Infrastructure Services Department in accordance with Council Policies, the requirements of the community and industry standards.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Carry out general labouring duties
- Maintenance of public amenities and roadside furniture
- Maintenance of public toilets and rubbish bins
- Report identified weeds
- Operate plant and vehicles, maintaining and servicing as required
- Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, pumps, mowers, whipper snippers, hedge trimmers etc.
- Knowledge and ability to use trade tools
- Install regulatory and other signage in accordance with project documentation and relevant standards
- Undertake basic concrete works, including setup of formwork
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
- Participate in toolbox and team meetings
- Perform all tasks in accordance with appropriate technical standards,



branch and departmental quality and operational policies and procedures
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop current practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

- QLD General Safety Induction – White or Blue Card.
- Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification
- Traffic Controller Competency
- Other Plant Operator Tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

- Demonstrated experience performing general labouring duties, including concrete works and the ability to maintain small plant.
- Sound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

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📌 Labourer (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane