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The details:
- Permanent Full Time
- $63,282 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading + allowances
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 3 of the MBRC EBA
(rate based on the proposed EBA5 rate effective 1 July 2023) - 9 day fortnight
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Petrie - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location later in 2023
About our opportunity
Your responsibilities will include undertaking work activities associated with natural areas operations - including but not limited to: environmental weed control, natural area conservation works, maintaining and constructing our extensive recreational and fire trail with networks, some prescribed burning as well as soft landscaping within council's natural areas.
Typically working within small crews, lead by a crew leader - our natural areas team members are maintaining the region’s natural area environments. The tasks and duties of this position will involve manual handling/labouring tasks, driving a 4WD vehicle, operating an ATV and operating other relevant plant and equipment while carrying out general vegetation maintenance in natural area environments.
This position will have you working with modern equipment while looking after a diverse range of natural areas such as foreshore zones, riparian zones and urban interface with some exposure to rainforest zones.
About you
To be successful in this position ideally you will have demonstrated current or recent experience maintaining and working within natural areas environments. You will also hold a current MR class driver's licence and a Construction Induction card (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement.)
Position Description
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Why join the MBRC Team?
As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.
With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.
Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
How to Apply
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by MBRC as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.
To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.
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