Closing date: 15/06/2026 10:30 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Location: Roma, Qld
Department: Roma Engineering
Compensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $62,315.73 - $64,139.80
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Council is recruiting Plant Operator / Labourers to join various teams in Roma.
Parks & Gardens
Maintain the presentation of the Roma’s parks and open spaces in line with service level standards, including but not limited to:
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Maintenance of open spaces, parks and gardens, including mowing, weed control /spraying, irrigation, landscaping and pruning
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Slashing, whipper snipping and weed control including town entrance ways and Cemetery
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Litter control in parks, open spaces, and town approaches
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Maintenance of gutters and drainage infrastructure for parks & open spaces
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Mowing of parks & open spaces, footpaths and pathways
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Tree maintenance
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Inspection of park infrastructure i.e., playgrounds
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Garden beds and street scape enhancements and maintenance
Urban Streets, Drainage, & Footpaths
Maintain the presentation of the Roma township area in line with service level standards, including but not limited to:
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Slashing, whipper sniping and weed control around urban streets including town entrances
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Litter control in urban streets and town approaches
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Maintenance of culverts, gutters and drainage infrastructure
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Maintenance of long drains and vacant land
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Daily cleaning of Roma’s CBD
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Street tree maintenance
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Assistance with the delivery of burials and cemetery maintenance
Suitable applicants will have:
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General Construction White Card
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Current Drivers Licence
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Experience in plant operator, civil construction, horticulture and/or local government
About:
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Roma, Qld
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Permanent, Full-Time Positions - 38hours per week
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Entitled to Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 Per Fortnight
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5 weeks annual leave
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15 days personal leave
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Fortnightly Rostered Days Off
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Annual Leave Loading
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Employee Assistance Program & Social Club
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Salary sacrifice facilities (i.e., rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
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Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 – Level 3 - 5
How to Apply:
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Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
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Current resume (CV).
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Address the questions presented in the application form.
Additional Information
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
For more information:
Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 007 662
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace
