Construction Supervisor  WS3218

Salary Range: $77,010 - $82,141 per annum

Location: Administration Building, 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Reference Number: 12820

Close Date: Sunday 12 May 2019

Primary Objective of the position:-

• To deliver quality construction projects in an efficient, effective and timely manner within time and budgetary constraints.
• To lead and champion OH&S, Quality and environmentally responsible work practices on those projects.
• To continuously improve the effectiveness of the construction teams by investigating new projects and processes.

To be successful in this role you must have:- 

• Substantial road and drainage construction supervisory experience gained in a similar position. Private industry experience would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated skills and proven success in the delivery of efficient and timely quality road and drainage maintenance and/or construction project services.
• Good computing skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate a multitude of diverse and complex tasks and projects.
• Current and valid C Class Drivers' Licence or above.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.  

How to Apply: 

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:  

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.  

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Situated in tropical North Queensland, Cairns is a thriving vibrant city framed by world class attractions such as the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics - Daintree Rainforest and nearby Atherton Tablelands and outback Savannah regions. 

With an estimated population of approx. 165,000 the Cairns Regional Council local government area encompasses 1687 km2 of land on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea.  With our purpose to “serve the community”, we are committed to providing a sustainable liveable city that enhances our unique lifestyle and enriches our community and region. 

We are now seeking a passionate, innovative and suitably qualified Planner to join our team now!

Reporting to the Team Leader Planning, the key objective of the position is to: 

• Undertake the assessment of development applications ranging through simple applications to significant/complex applications
• Ensure that statutory requirements and Council’s expectations in relation to the assessing and processing of development applications are complied with, and carried out as part of a team for the benefit of the Branch
• Update Council’s Development Assessment On-Line tracking systems
• Undertake or manage specific planning projects when required 

To be considered for this role you will require: - 

• An undergraduate, graduate or post graduate qualifications in town planning from a recognised university or other tertiary education institution or equivalent
• Substantial planning experience, preferably within a Local Government environment or similar
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Sound knowledge of and skills in interpreting and applying the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and any replacements of that act and any associated Legislation
• Have well-developed Information Technology, verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with members of the public, Council Officers, and the development industry 

In return we offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Applications Close: Monday, 29 April 2019

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit. 

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa

ICT Support Officer - 2x Positions Available

Reference Number: 12810
Salary Range: $63,647.88 - $74,767.38 per annum
Location: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing: Friday 26th April 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• Cairns Regional Council Information Services (IS) branch is committed to providing quality ICT Services.
• The IS branch operates a Service Support Team to drive and improve services to meet business requirements.  At an operational level the primary objective of the position is for the team to provide a single point of contact to give advice, guidance and the rapid restoration of normal services to internal customers and users.
• Undertakes to carry out the roles and responsibilities related to the position, using the documented ITIL processes adopted by the branch. 

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Formal qualifications in an Information Technology related discipline or demonstrated experience in support of Information Technology.
• ITIL certified or working towards certification.
• Demonstrated experience in providing quality customer service skills within a large or multi‑functional organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in the support of information management systems including desktop productivity tools and business application systems, in particular the ability to demonstrate diagnostic and problem solving capability.
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a team environment and experience in provision of coaching to peers.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a physical assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa

Casual Precinct Maintenance Officer

Reference Number: 12794
Hourly Rate: $25.37 per hour + 23% casual loading
Location: Esplanade / Inner City Precinct / Barlow Park

Hours of Duty: Casual hours as required. Leisure Venues operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  This position will involve working irregular hours, and outside normal business hours as required
Close Date: Friday, 26 April 2019

The primary objectives of the position are: 

• To operate and maintain all Leisure Services Aquatic equipment and systems as required.
• The daily cleaning and maintenance of public areas and amenities within Esplanade and Barlow Park.
• To set up events infrastructure and rubbish collection for events / concerts.

Key duties and reponsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• The safe and sanitary presentation of public amenities and conveniences.
• Set up of events related infrastructure as required
• Perform day-to-day cleaning and programmed maintenance as required.
• General maintenance of Leisure Services buildings, grounds, gardens and equipment as directed.
• Provide excellent customer service

To be successful you will require:

• Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.
• Sound knowledge of the use of chemicals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to follow work schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a high profile public environment with an emphasis on communication and providing quality customer service.
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a swimming pool environment is highly desirable.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa

Senior IT Support Officer - GIS Data Management

Full Time Fixed Term until December 2020

Reference Number: 12787
Salary Range: $76,355.88 - $79,532.89
Location: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing:  Friday 26th April 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• To provide technical support for corporate systems with a specific focus on Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) ensuring timely incident and problem identification / resolution to the agreed service levels.
• Provide data management expertise for GIS data specifically.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in working with data in a Geospatial context.
• Demonstrated use of GIS applications to interrogate manipulate and produce solutions that meet client needs.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective management of GIS data including an understanding of relational data principals as required for applications that consume and present GIS data.
• Experience with enterprise data management technologies, including database platforms, ETL tools, data modelling tools and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and support services to users ensuring effective customer service.

 For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a physical assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa

Senior Administration Officer & Project Support Officer

Reference Number: 12796
Salary Range: Level 3 - $63,647.88 - $68,411.92 per annum
Close Date: Monday, 29 April 2019

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced senior administrator to join our Strategic Planning & Approvals Branch now! 

The individual we are seeking will be well organised, service oriented and possess highly developed interpersonal and communications skills.  You will also be well versed in all facets of project / administration support and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency and customer service.

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Services, the primary objectives of the position are:  

• To work in a team environment to manage customer service and administration duties within the Development Services team, specifically but not limited to providing support to the relevant Strategic Planning & Approvals business units currently engaged to ensure customers are provided the highest possible standard of service.
• To support Coordinator in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency and staff development.
• To assess and upgrade where necessary the procedures and processes affecting the administrative services provided within the Strategic Planning & Approvals Branch.

 To be successful you will require:

• Demonstrated high level experience and capabilities in a customer service environment
• Suitable qualifications or experience relevant to senior administrative or clerical work
• Proficient keyboard typing skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems in administrative processes, identify suitable solutions
• A high level interpersonal, communication and written skills
• A positive "here to help" attitude
• Commitment to team work
• The ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of business support functions and general Council policies relative to services provided

In return we offer:

• 19 day month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria  please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa

Operations Manager

Reference Number: 12790
Salary Range: $76,355.88 - $79,532.89 per annum + 15% loading for working irregular hours
Location: Tanks Arts Centre / Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Close Date: Friday, 26 April 2019

Situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, just 4km north of the city’s CBD, the Tanks Arts Centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use, contemporary arts facility housed in three converted World War II naval oil storage tanks, and set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop.  The Tanks combines two main functions, that of a ‘presenter’ organisation offering a range of arts and cultural events and activities to a wide audience, and also as a community cultural development organisation which aims to proactively engage local communities in cultural expression and participation.    

Reporting to the Manager Cultural Services, we are now seeking a highly energetic & experienced Operations Manager oversee and manage all people, systems, resources and processes related to operations of the Tanks Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and Cultural Services Events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Effectively manage day-to-day business activity and resources of the Tanks Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Cultural Services Residency facility, Cultural Services Festivals and Event activities and all Arts and Cultural related services.
• Oversee Operations of Tanks Event and Production teams delivering Cultural Services events at Munro Martin Parklands
• Oversee Technical Production Services
• Direct all venue operations Front Of House/Hospitality Services
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budgets for the Tanks Arts Centre, Festivals and Events
• Manage operations to ensure the highest possible standards of service, safety and presentation to the public, hirers, and participants at all times.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• An extensive background of venue management, performing arts & entertainment industry, major festivals and events ticketing, technical production, and hospitality/catering services
• Highly developed staff management and organisational systems planning and implementation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate and lead an effective team
• A demonstrated understanding of business imperatives and processes and demonstrated achievement of business success
• In-depth knowledge of event management software
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office software, particularly excel and word
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Mentoring skills to build a strong culture of succession planning within the organisation
• A demonstrated commitment to a high level of customer service
• A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team with a positive "whatever it takes" attitude
• A sound understanding of contemporary WH&S legislation and procedures
• Excellent communications and problem solving skills 

In return we offer: 

• 19-day month
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development  

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa