Facilities Tradesperson

Annual Rate:
BT Level 1 – $78,791 per annum

Position Type:
Permanent, full-time position

Location:
Mareeba, Queensland

Application Close Date:
Thursday, 27 November 2025

• Join a dedicated team focussed on maintaining Council-owned buildings and facilities
• Utilise your trade skills and knowledge to perform a diverse range of day-to-day maintenance activities
• Enjoy a role where no two days are the same and tasks can vary from plastering and joinery to tiling and painting
• Thrive in a team environment but also be confident to problem solve and capable of working autonomously

About Mareeba Shire Council

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role

As a key member of our Facilities team, the Facilities Tradesperson is responsible for completing day-to-day maintenance activities for Council-owned buildings, facilities and other structures within the Shire. In this role, you will apply your trade knowledge and skills to complete a variety of reactive and planned maintenance activities and regular inspections to ensure that Council facilities remain in a safe and serviceable condition. Tiling, painting, plastering, joinery and minor renovations could all be in a day's work in this role.

The position involves physically demanding work in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis and is required to assist with after-hours work and be part of an on-call support roster for the Facilities section.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of skills, knowledge and experience relevant to building maintenance and construction. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a team environment but is also capable of working autonomously.

• You will have good knowledge and understanding of a range of building maintenance and construction procedures, including technical understanding of building plans and specifications, and the ability to use these skills to problem solve
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work on a variety of building activities such as tiling, painting, plastering, joinery, floor coverings, flat-pack assembly, window and door locks, non-structural strip-outs and undertaking renovations to Council buildings and facilities
• You will have sound oral and written communication skills
• You will have an understanding of the engineering properties and selection of materials used for building maintenance and construction activities
• You will be able to apply safe work practices including manual handling techniques, operating power tools and follow WHS procedures and policies

Essential qualifications for this role include a current Queensland C class driver's licence, current trade certification and a Queensland Construction Industry White Card.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• BT Level 1 – $78,791 per annum comprised of base wage and allowances and an Above Award Payment
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance – 9 day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

For further information

Please refer to the position description or contact
Paul Flanagan, Facilities Assets Officer, on
(during business hours only).

How to apply

If you meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Click the Apply button to begin your application. Please note, applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter.

Applications close Thursday, 27 November 2025

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.