Trades Assistant - Building

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general supervision, this position contributes to the delivery of the Council Facilities Team and building maintenance/construction program. This position is responsible for a range of general labouring and quality maintenance and construction techniques, including carpentry, painting, tiling, concreting, fencing and metalwork.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:                        Level BW1 – BW2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $2194.70 to $2375.40 per fortnight 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Demonstrated experience in the building/ construction industry or similar.
• Experience in a Trades Assistant or similar role.
• Experience completing general maintenance and manual/labouring activities.
• The ability to operate a range of hand and power tools competently and safely.
• The ability to work under general supervision of a tradesperson, or with minimal supervision individually or as part of a small team.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Completion of Year 10 secondary schooling or equivalent.
• Asbestos and Silica awareness training or ability to undertake training.
• Possession of White card (Construction Safety Card).

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – standing or long periods, manual handling, physical labour.
• This position will be required to work in Council’s Regional townships, which may involve overnight or longer stays in those townships on an occasional basis and driving for long periods.
• Ability to work at heights (scaffolding / EWP) including trestles, scaffolding or within an Elevated Work Platform.
• Ability to use a wide range of small plant, power tools and equipment.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 22 June 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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