Closing date: 3/09/2026 10:30 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Location: Roma
Compensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $67,786.18 - $67,786.18
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About Maranoa Regional Council: Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
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About the position:
To construct and/or maintain Council’s road network and other assets to the required service level standards, while working in a team environment and provide labour support as required.
Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
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Permanent, Full-Time Position
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Stream B, Level 6 - $67,786.18 per annum
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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
Key responsibilities
Concreting and Drainage Operations
Undertake preparation and procedures for the following operations:
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Setting up formwork
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Placing reinforcement
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Pouring and finishing of concrete
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Pipe laying
Plant Operations
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Safely operate and maintain Council’s plant and equipment as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Council’s policies and procedures
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Undertake daily servicing and maintenance for plant, equipment and machinery to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency levels and to avoid unscheduled operational downtime
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Maintain plant records as per Council’s Integrated Maranoa Management System (IMMS) and plant management policies and procedures
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Provide skilled plant operation to assist with maintenance requirements such as repairs, renewals and upgrades
Construction and Maintenance
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Undertake general labouring duties and participate in multi-skilled plant operator team tasks
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Perform general plant, equipment and site maintenance during non-production or when required
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Site preparation and clean up
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Set-up, maintenance, and collection of traffic control signage as per Council’s traffic control plans
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Operate a variety of handheld tools and machinery
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Completion of relevant Integrated Maranoa Management System (IMMS) forms and checklists
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
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Complete tasks required to ensure Council’s Service Level Agreements (SLA) is met between other Departments and Directorates within Council.
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.
- 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.
