The Opportunity To support the water services team through the provision of labouring skills and the efficient operation of relevant plant. About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform general labouring duties Operate backhoe, excavator and other plant to the required standard Provide assistance to the team as required Participate in toolbox and team meetings Assist with the maintenance of Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory Queensland MR class drivers licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence) Certificate of Competency – Backhoe Desirable Queensland HR class drivers licence Plant tickets including but not limited to skidsteer loader, excavator and forklift ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory Effective labouring skills and experience Effective plant operating skills and experience Basic interpersonal, numeracy, oral and written communication skills and experience Proven team work skills and experience Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices. Desirable Experience working in the water industry How to Apply Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500 .
