Operator Slasher Operations Level 5

**A varied and challenging role that **s**upports Council’s direction by undertaking plant and labouring tasks (primarily focused on Slasher Operation).**:

- **Competitive annual salary commencing a**t $66,762.80 pl**us up to 13% superannuation**:

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

**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, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. 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.**

**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencing** at $66,762.80 **p**lus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing D**ate: Sunday 23rd July at 1**1.00pm AEST**

**Role Overview**

This position supports Council’s direction by undertaking plant and labouring tasks (primarily focused on Slasher Operation), as part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the maintenance of Council’s infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.

**What we are looking for**:

- Operate and maintain medium complexity plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council’s work program in accordance with the level of the Award.
- Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver councils work program to quality standards.
- Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Demonstrated experience operating medium rigid tractors and slashers in various terrain
- 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 independently under limited supervision

**Essential Requirements**:

- RIIMO0315A Conduct tractor operations, or willingness to obtain this competency
- Queensland ‘MR’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Competency RIIWHS302D Implement Traffic Plans (Level 2)
- Construction Industry White/Blue card.

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Nine day fortnight
- 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
- Long service leave after seven years
- 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.

**Keen to apply**

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the above
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'