The Prospect
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 such as roadside spraying, guidepost installation, tree limb removal, pothole repairs etc
Operate and maintain small items of plant such as mowers, whipper snippers, hedge trimmers etc
Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
Undertake all aspects of roadside spraying activities • Undertake traffic control and implement traffic plans as required
Report identified weeds
Participate in toolbox and team meetings
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 new 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)
Queensland 'C' class driver's licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Level 2 chainsaw operations
Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Ticket (ACDC)
Pole saw operations.
Desirable
Traffic Control Qualification
Plant qualifications such as truck, bobcat, roller etc.
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure maintenance projects including the ability to operate and maintain relevant plant and equipment
Demonstrated experience in road and town maintenance techniques and the effective operation of road making plant within a construction/maintenance infrastructure environment, together with the ability to provide basic repair and daily maintenance for road plant
Ability to exercise initiative and to lead and motivate a team to maximise performance, together with sound level of oral and written communication skills
Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
Applications close: 15 October ****
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📌 Labourer - Roadside Spraying (Gold Coast)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Gold Coast