What we offer:

• Based at any TSIRC Division
• Full-Time Permanent
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading
• TSIRC Public Holidays
• Uniforms

About the role:

Under the direction of the Civil Crew Supervisor assist with the construction of Council's civil infrastructure projects and operational maintenance projects across the Torres Strait in a safe, effective and efficient manner consistent with Council's procedures and policies.

As a minimum it is expected that the duties of the role will involve but not limited to:

• Manual labour activities that are required to assist in the delivery of capital works projects.
• Ensure works are completed in timeframes provided by the Civil Crew Supervisor.
• Operate fixed and mobile fixtures, plant, machinery, tools and equipment to undertake the civil works in Torres Strait.
• Operate heavy plant and equipment as required (subject to competency).
• Providing support and performing general activities to support Construction Works.
• Work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime to meet the requirements for Construction Works.
• General Engineering Officer duties when working on base division as required by the Divisional Engineering Officer.
• Work with Divisional Engineering Officer and other engineering officers to assist in the delivery of services to the community.

To be considered for this position you must have:

• Mandatory Current "C" class, Type "Provisional" or higher Queensland Drivers licence (Open) and not expired is esssential. HR Licence is an advantage.
• Current Construction Industry General Induction Card.
• Previous experience in civil construction.
• Current Licences to operate plant and heavy machinery (e.g. Excavator, Grader, Roller, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Tip Truck etc.) required.
• Certificate 3 in Civil Construction Plant Operations highly desirable.
• Must be able to work in a team, reliable and flexible and able to follow instructions.

Frequent travel throughout the Torres Strait Islands is a requirement of this position.

Applying:

Candidates will need to download the Position Description and provide a cover letter and an updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and qualifications are most relevant to the position by Monday, 28 October 2024.

Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered for shortlisting.

Contact:

For more information about the role please contact Peter Price on 0436 941 668.