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