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South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises the key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers and public members.
We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure.
These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community.
We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives.
With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further, our commitment to our staff, we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure.
Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public.
We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation.
We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council is committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce.
This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast.
The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.
The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role Based in KingaroyPermanent Full Time$65K - $68K per annum + Allowances + SuperCouncil is seeking a fabricator to ensure the efficient repair, maintenance and construction of various items of Council plant, equipment, facilities and infrastructure to meet budget requirements and industry specifications.
The role will ensure work involving the repair and maintenance of plant, equipment and infrastructure is carried out primarily on water and wastewater facilities.
The successful applicant will have substantial experience in the fabrication, assembly, installation and testing of plant and equipment and apply industry standards and quality procedures with the ability to establish work priorities and complete assigned tasks within required standards and deadlines.
Additional Factors Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this positionLevel of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasksImmunisation injections will be required for Tetanus, Hepatitis A and BMandatory Qualifications Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licenceGeneral Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card)Desirable Qualifications LR or MR licence, Forklift and other plant ticketsBenefits and perks Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience **Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application** Substantial experience in the fabrication, assembly, installation and testing of plant and equipment and apply industry standards and quality procedures.Ability to establish work priorities and complete assigned tasks within required standards and deadlines.Sound literacy and numeracy skills.Basic computer skills.Sound interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to follow direction and work under minimal supervision.Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.Current resume.Copies of your tickets, licences and qualifications that are listed on the position description.Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume.
In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/attachment. For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply. For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100.
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