ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general supervision this position undertakes duties to assist Operators with maintenance of Charters Towers Regional Council’s Water Treatment Plants, Weir Pumping Station and Sewerage Treatment Plants as required to provide continuous supply of potable water and safe, effective sewage treatment systems for Charters Towers and the outer townships.
Employment Status: Full Time – Limited Tenure (up to 2 years)
Award: Level 6 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: 2,530.90 gross per fortnight.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Effective and efficient time management skills with the ability to apply attention to detail.
- Ability to carry out tasks of a routine nature in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team, in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability and willingness to undertake specific training relating to this role; ie Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Chlorine Awareness and Operation and Use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
- Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Sound computer skills.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Minimum completion of Year 10 or equivalent with sound results in Mathematics and English.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ class drivers’ 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 – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This role will require you to participate in after-hours work and be part of an on-call roster as the need may arise to ensure the continuity of service to Charters Towers Regional Council’s customers.
- 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, view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
