Charters Towers Regional Council – Charters Towers QLD

Casual/Temporary

2d ago , from Charters Towers Regional Council

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general supervision, this position performs a range of tasks involving labouring, gardening, maintenance duties, relief street cleaning, relief Town Officer duties and Flying-Fox management activities, to maintain Council’s open space and roadside assets.

The objective of this position is to deliver quality outcomes that align with Council’s Open Space Service Delivery Standards.

Performance will be measured through the efficient and economical use of time, plant, and materials, with strong emphasis on compliance with Council’s Safety Management System.

Employment Status: Casual

Level & Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 / Charters Towers Regional Council Certified Agreement

Hourly Rate:$42.26 per hour to $42.76 per hour including casual loading plus applicable allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general supervision, this position performs a range of tasks involving labouring, gardening, maintenance duties, relief street cleaning, relief Town Officer duties and Flying-Fox management activities, to maintain Council’s open space and roadside assets.

The objective of this position is to deliver quality outcomes that align with Council’s Open Space Service Delivery Standards.

Performance will be measured through the efficient and economical use of time, plant, and materials, with strong emphasis on compliance with Council’s Safety Management System.

Employment Status: Casual

Level & Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 / Charters Towers Regional Council Certified Agreement





Hourly Rate:$42.26 per hour to $42.76 per hour including casual loading plus applicable allowances

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

- Previous experience in a manual handling/labouring/gardening role in open space, parks, grounds maintenance, vegetation management, horticulture or a similar operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively under general supervision, manage allocated tasks, and maintain productivity and quality standards.
- Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to complete allocated work within programmed schedules, priorities and service standards.
- Ability to safely and competently operate relevant handheld tools, plant, equipment, mobile devices and electronic applications used for communication, work allocation, recordkeeping and reporting.
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
- Sound knowledge of secure work practices, with demonstrated ability to identify, assess, control where authorised, and report workplace hazards and safety issues.
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with employees, contractors, community members and other stakeholders.
- Understanding of basic water quality principles, with the ability to carry out basic water testing when undertaking Town Officer relief duties.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a high standard of customer service, taking pride in the quality and presentation of work, and contributing to well-presented public open space.

Essential Education/Qualifications |

- General Construction Industry Certificate (White Card) or ability to obtain.
- Certificate II Horticulture (AHC20422) or ability to obtain.
- Working in Proximity to Traffic competency (TMI) or ability to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR accreditation or ability to obtain.

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