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Labourer Precinct Maintenance WS3092
Salary Range: $55,858.13 per annum
Location: Stratford Depot, 41 – 53 Arnold Street, Stratford
Reference Number: 14064
Close Date: Monday 15 August 2022
Primary Objective of the position:
- To perform on-site labouring, gardening, mowing, tree maintenance and driving tasks primarily associated with Landscape Maintenance within the areas of the Northern District.
- To work in an environmentally sensitive manner whilst ensuring maximum productivity with a high standard of workmanship and personal and public safety.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Hold a current Queensland Light Rigid (LR) class drivers licence.
- Secondary education to Year 10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.
- Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification. (White Card).
- Working in Proximity to Traffic- Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 or ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated ability and a physical capacity to undertake a variety of strenuous labouring tasks in a tropical environment associated with horticultural landscape maintenance activities.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the driving of trucks with trailers, the operation of small plant and the ability to perform associated daily routine servicing and safety checks.
- An understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S), Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Environmental Issues relevant to Landscape and Horticultural Maintenance Activities.
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria and Functional Job Demands, 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.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:-
- Pre‑employment functional medical assessment, which will include a 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
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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
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We off the following benefits:
- Full-time Permanent Position
- 9 day fortnight work roster
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks sick leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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