Closing date: 9/07/2026 10:30 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Location: Injune
Compensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $63,152.41 - $64,139.80
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the position:
To undertake a range of plant operation and labouring duties to contribute to the maintenance of Council’s: parks, roads, streets and open spaces within the Injune & Surrounds region.
Key responsibilities
Leading Hand Functions
Under direction from and in the absence of the Team Leader, provide leadership and direction to the team including:
o Monitoring the day-to-day operations of work sites
o Ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times by all employees, contractors and site visitors
o Ensure team member compliance with Council’s IMMS policies and procedures including reporting injuries, accidents and near misses
Town and Asset Maintenance
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Ensure town entrances are presentable by slashing, spraying and mowing.
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Undertake litter collection in streets, parks, open spaces and town approaches.
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Maintain and clean culverts, gutters, drains and streets.
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Perform general maintenance to parks, gardens and open spaces by mowing, weed control/spraying, irrigation, landscaping and pruning.
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Perform minor pavement and footpath repairs/maintenance as required.
Plant Operations
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Safely operate Council’s plant and equipment as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Council’s policies and procedures.
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Undertake regular servicing and maintenance for plant, equipment, and machinery to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency levels and avoid unnecessary operational downtime.
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Report any faults through Council’s fault reporting system.
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Maintain plant records as per Council’s IMMS and plant management policies and procedures.
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Undertake any required plant inductions and assessments.
Labour Support
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Undertake general labour duties and participate in multi-skilled team tasks as required.
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Perform work site preparation and clean up.
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Setting up traffic control signage as per Council’s traffic control plans.
Interdepartmental Support
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.
Details:
- Permanent, Full-time position - 38 hours per week
- Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream B - Level 4 - 5 - $63,152.41 - $64,139.80 per annum
- Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
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Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
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Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
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Five weeks of annual leave annually
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Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
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Three weeks sick leave annually
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Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
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Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
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Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
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Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
How to Apply:
- Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
- Current resume (CV).
- 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.
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.
