Leading Hand

4 days ago


Gympie, Australia Gympie Regional Council Full time

**Competitive annual salary commencing a**t $80,546.21**plus 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.**

**Leading Hand - Workshop (Kilkivan)**:
**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencing** at $80,546.21** p**lus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 28th May **at 11.00pm AEST**

**Role Overview**

This position supports Council’s direction by undertaking a wide range of multi tasks in relation to its Fleet and Maintenance Operations. Planning and scheduling of workload and interaction with internal customers and stakeholders. The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and ensures that;
- Tasks and instructions are carried out and completed as directed.
- Plant and Equipment are maintained to a required standard as necessary as possible.
- Undertake work at locations requested both within and outside the Gympie Region

**What we are looking for**:

- Provide a leading role to ensure Council’s plant and equipment is maintained to both the manufacturers and GRC standards and that all plant and equipment availability is maximized by swift R&M practices
- Effectively lead and assist in the safe, efficient and effective operations of Council's Workshop, including ensuring all plant has written maintenance/servicing instructions and upgrade as necessary in conjunction with the Workshop Coordinator.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Fleet and Depot Operations Branch.
- Carryout, Coordinate and manage COI and AIS inspections and history recording.
- Assist in the registration of equipment.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Fault diagnostic skills including machine management software operations
- Proven experience in the servicing and maintenance of a variety of plant and equipment
- Program services and repairs times with appropriate person
- General maintenance procedures of a wide range of plant and equipment

**Essential Requirements**:

- Queensland ‘HR Class driver’s licence current and maintained.
- Construction Industry White/Blue card.
- Forklift Ticket.
- Diesel Fitter or Motor Mechanic or equivalent Trade Qualifications.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Previous Leading Hand experience would be an advantage.
- Ability to work within a specialised team.
- Automotive Air Conditioning experience and or qualifications would be an advantage.
- Basic computer skills would be an advantage.

**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'



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