Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work
What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.
We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.
Our Values
SDRC recognises our people as our strength, and our five values guide how we work with each other, our actions, our decision making and how we serve our community. Our values bring us all together and contribute to our employees having a meaningful and rewarding career, with opportunities to grow and thrive. To learn more about Council's Values, please click on the link in the "Further Information" section of this advertisement, or visit our website.
Job Description
About the Department
The Water and Wastewater Department works within the Infrastructure Directorate and reports directly to the Director Infrastructure with the directive to deliver on the water and wastewater obligations of Council, whilst providing a high level of customer service to the community.
Council’s Water Team delivers the essential services of water and wastewater (sewerage) to the Southern Downs community. Water services starts at the source including the treatment and pumping of water, maintaining the network and providing water metering services.
Wastewater services start with the property connection and includes maintaining the sewer network, managing pump stations and delivering wastewater treatment services at facilities across the region.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Water Labourer to join our team. In this role, you will assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water systems, ensuring that all operations are carried out safely and efficiently. You will be involved in tasks such as digging trenches, laying pipes, and supporting general construction work including collecting and delivery materials to worksites.
Term: Full-time
Hours of Work: 76 hours per fortnight
Pay Level: $2,227 to $2,281 per fortnight (Level 2-4), plus superannuation and annual leave loading
In addition to the above you will receive:
Construction Allowance: $78.20 per fortnight
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
Other Information: Temporary positions also available
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):
Maintaining records consistent with Council requirements and the Privacy Principles
Lay water and wastewater pipes
General water and wastewater maintenance work
Completed bitumen asphalt and concrete work
Assist with levels and setting out of jobs
Operated and maintain a variety of plant inducing hand held power tools and machinery
Prepare work sites prior to commencement and clean up following completion of works
Plan for materials and plant required to carry out set tasks
What We Offer
To view comprehensive details of our employee value offering, please click HERE. (Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access this link once by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
Generous leave provisions and 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including comprehensive, professional and free Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access)
Free yearly skin checks and flu vaccinations
Discounted gym memberships
Discounted corporate health plans with Medibank and Bupa
Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development
Desired Skills and Experience
What You Will Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
General labouring skills including demonstrated ability to undertake manual handling, labouring and work in the outdoors for extended periods
A MR Truck Licence is highly desirable
Knowledge of water and wastewater construction and maintenance techniques and operational procedures
Sound literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills including the ability to complete documentation in the workplace
Ability to work effectively in a small team
Proven ability to work with limited or no supervision
Ability to plan work and complete within set timeframes
Knowledge of workplace health and safety considerations relevant to the role and how to limit risks in the environment where this role operates
To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description.
Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Jamie Goodwin, Construction Supervisor on0409 896 270.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
Your current CV or Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Pre-Employment Check Information
As part of our recruitment process, external preferred candidates willbe required to undertake pre-employment checks in most instances, including:
Right to work in Australia check
National Criminal History Check
Pathology drug and alcohol screening
Reference Checks - we will request that preferred candidates nominate two referees who have knowledge of their capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years (where possible). It is preferable to include current, immediate or past supervisors.
Preferred candidates mayalso be subject to further checks prior to appointment, such as a functional capacity/fitness for work assessment, a formal qualifications check, Blue Card Working with Children Check, licence disqualification/traffic history checks and/or any other check that is reasonably required by SDRC to assess the candidate's ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Southern Downs Regional Council Administration Building, 64, Fitzroy Street, Warwick, Southern Downs Regional, Queensland, 4370, Australia
Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1
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Southern Downs Regional Council Administration Building, 64, Fitzroy Street, Warwick, Southern Downs Regional, Queensland, 4370, Australia
