Join Maranoa Regional Council – Make a Difference
Live Local. Work Local. Make an Impact.
At Maranoa Regional Council, we're a friendly team committed to supporting our communities and building a strong, connected region for future generations to come. If you're looking for a relaxed country lifestyle, wanting to spend more time with family, socialising with new friends, and getting away for weekends, we’d love to hear from you today.
Why Choose Maranoa Regional Council?
Lifestyle Benefits:
Some of our country lifestyle benefits include enjoying BBQs on the weekend, making a firepit in your backyard, discovering local fishing, boating and camping spots, have time to visit sporting and gym facilities (including glamorous racing events), visiting the new pool with waterslide which opens this year and much more.
Work benefits:
We know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer an outstanding range of employee benefits, including:
- 9-Day Fortnight(with rostered day off every second week)
- Three weeks paid personal leave each year,unused leave rolled over each year
- Multiple Permanent Full-Time Positions (38 hours per week)
- Earn up to $100,000 per year with overtime, penalties and applicable allowances
- Maranoa Locality Allowance – $72 per fortnight (paid in your pay packet each fortnight)
- Long Service Leave after just seven years
- Salary sacrifice options including remote area rent assistance, novated car leasing and option of additional superannuation contributions
- Free counselling through a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Discounted gym memberships with PCYC and Snap Fitness
- Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
About the Role
As part of our Utilities team, you'll play a vital role in delivering and maintaining essential water, sewerage and gas services that support our communities every day.
Based in Roma(only five and a half hours west of Brisbane), you'll work across a diverse range of maintenance, construction and compliance activities while occasionally providing support to other towns throughout the Maranoa region.
This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your skills while contributing to critical community infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing
Water, Sewer & Gas Infrastructure
You'll help construct, maintain and repair Council's utilities network
Compliance & Customer Service
You'll also support Council's regulatory responsibilities.
Plant & Equipment Operations
You'll safely operate and maintain a range of Council plant and equipment.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking motivated team players who:
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Enjoy working outdoors and solving practical problems
- Value teamwork while being able to work independently
- Are committed to providing excellent customer service
Work That Makes a Difference
Every day, the work you do helps deliver essential services that support the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities. If you're looking for job security, excellent lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply today and help shape the future of the Maranoa Region.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
- Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
- 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. Contact us now.
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. actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
