Council is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated persons with the ability to work well in a diverse team environment. As a member of the Town Services crew, the incumbents will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day maintenance of town streets and amenities (including airports, town streets, landfill areas, parks and gardens, cemeteries, and recreational areas) to enhance the townships within the Quilpie Shire. The successful applicants will possess demonstrated skills in garden maintenance, use of small plant and minor repairs and maintenance.
If you are seeking a role with job security, additional employment entitlements such as 12% superannuation, 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave, and sick leave in addition to training and career progression opportunities…then Council have the job for you! With a positive, supportive, fun, and friendly workplace, join our team in this permanent role!
Mandatory Requirements
• Minimum current MR class Queensland drivers’ licence (or be willing to obtain);
• Aptitude for gardening and plant care;
• Demonstrated skills in the use of small plant and machinery;
• Understanding of PPE compliance issues and use of appropriate PPE at all times;
• Fitness to undertake regular manual labour work;
• Current General Construction Induction Card; and
• Current Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B immunisations (or willing to obtain).
Desirable Requirements
• Formal qualifications in relevant field;
• Current HR class Queensland drivers’ licence (or willing to obtain);
• Appropriate tickets for medium size plant and machinery; and
• Knowledge and/or experience in the maintenance of plants, sports fields, landscaping, tree planting and pruning.
The Position Description can be viewed here – Town Services PD
Council is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure the provision and coordination of key governance, compliance and service delivery functions associated with the elected Council’s decision making, Office of the CEO and organisational planning and performance.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will be responsible for contributing to the preparation of legislatively compliant strategic publications in addition to implementing whole of organisation communication initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated high level of communication and organisational skills, professionalism and confidentiality.
Council is looking for staff that will contribute to a positive, supportive workplace so if our organisational values align with the environment that you’d like to work in…come join our team!
Mandatory Requirements:
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to proof-read others’ work;
• Demonstrated experience in an environment where a high level of initiative and attention to detail and timelines is required;
• Aptitude for reading and applying legislation or standards, with attention to learning and complying with organisational requirements;
• Ability to work independently, or collaboratively with others as the task requires;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, displaying professional, personable and responsive interactions with internal and external customers, and a high level of empathy;
• Proficiency in the use of a range of PC based software including the Microsoft Office suite of applications (In particular, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience learning new software;
• Demonstrated ability to write professionally presented documents (e.g. to a Council or Board);
• Demonstrated ability to effectively research information and collate and analyse data; and
• Current Queensland “C” Class Driver Licence.
• Demonstrated experience working in Information and Communication Technology or a related field of expertise;
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal communication skills; and
• Current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
The Position Description can be viewed here – Executive Officer PD
