Team Member Saleyard Operations

**Competitive annual salary commencing a**t $68,136.12 - Pro Rata, p**lus up to 13% superannuation.**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Team Member Saleyard Operations - Part Time (Fixed Term - 4 weeks)**:
**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencin**g at $68,136.12 - Pro Rata,** p**lus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 29th June 2025** at 11.00pm AEST**

**Role Overview**

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced person for a **part time 32 hours PW (Fixed Term)** position for 4 weeks between11/08/2025 - 05/09/2025 at the saleyard. The Team Member Saleyard Operations is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation and maintenance of the Gympie Saleyard in accordance with the Gympie Saleyard Quality Management System, related codes, and Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Demonstrated experience in working with and handling livestock, as well as supervising tradespeople, and contractors.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining timber and steel structures used in a saleyard (or similar workplace environment).
- Knowledge and experience of the livestock production industry in particular saleyard operations and functions.
- Demonstrated experience in general administrative procedures specific to saleyard processes.
- Knowledge and safe operation of hand tools, power tools and a welding machine.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment, and tools, in a competent and proficient manner.
- Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all Council employees and members of the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Skid steer Ticket/Competency (or ability to obtain)

**Essential Requirements**:

- Undertake a wide range of manual and labour orientated tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner at the Gympie Saleyard facility, including basic carpentry, welding, cleaning, and yard maintenance.
- Assist in facilitating the smooth operation of Sale Day activities including liaising with the buyer’s agents, internal stakeholders, contractors, as well as undertaking reactive maintenance, weighbridge activities and other tasks associated with Sale Days.
- Maintain effective relationships with both, internal and external stakeholders.
- Control impounded stock processes in accordance with Council processes.
- Operate and maintain light plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver Council’s work program at the Gympie Saleyards.
- Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with Council's continuous improvement commitment.
- Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the facility supporting initiatives within the Commercial Services Business Unit.

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

**Our Values**
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

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