- Full Time/9 Day Fortnight/36 Hours per week
- Salary: From $2,491.72 per fortnight plus super and any applicable allowances

The Waste and Resource Recovery falls under Setting, Heritage and Resilience Directorate and is responsible for maintaining Council’s Waste and Recycling Centres, including both active and closed landfill facilities.

About the role

You will be responsible for undertaking all general maintenance duties, operate small machinery (plant equipment), maintain pumps and outdoor vegetation clearing (mowing, whipper snipper). Having a medium ridged truck licence to assist with transporting materials is desirable. This position will work across multiple sites including Arundel, Stapylton, Jacobs Well and Reedy Creek.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory).
- MR Drivers Licence (Desirable).
- General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory).
- AC/DC, Bobcat licence, chainsaw certification (Desirable)
- Proficient in operating small machinery and power tools
- Sound physical health to perform physical demanding duties associated with this role
- Experience in maintenance and/or outdoor operations
- The ability to be part of a small team, working in line with internal policies and practices including employment equity, workplace health and safety, and corporate values.
- Self-motivation and the ability to get the job done right with limited supervision.
- Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future





The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

- 9-day fortnight
- Versatile work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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