Plant Operator (Aquatic Weed Management) - Skipper

• Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight)
• Certificate III in Maritime Operations Master up to 24 meters near coastal
• LGE 5 ($61,097 per annum + superannuation)
  
  
  

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

With a strong focus on the delivery of aquatic weed management activities, this role is responsible for operating Council’s aquatic weed harvester and marine support vessel to deliver scheduled aquatic weed maintenance activities, delivery schedules, technical compliance, worksite safety, budget compliance and communication with relevant stakeholders during works.

The role involves participating in a rotation of environmental restoration and management maintenance activities, assisting other team members in works completion when the demand for aquatic weed maintenance activities are not high, or there are environmental conditions (such as weather events) preventing the operation of the aquatic weed harvester. These rotational tasks involve labouring activities in a park, open space and natural environment setting.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to make a difference for the community and the environment. With your passion for weed management, the following are mandatory to secure the role:

• Certificate III in Maritime Operations Master up to 24 meters near coastal
• Coxswain Grade 2 near coastal commercial operator’s Licence
• Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
• Manual "C" class drivers licence
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
  
  
  

Desirable Skills And Qualifications For The Role Include

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent qualification or relevant commensurate experience
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) accreditation
• Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil materials
• First Aid Certificate
  
  
  

You will clearly be able to maintain all necessary licences, skills and competencies to operate the specified plant and machinery and have an understanding of the legislative requirements and guidelines set by the Queensland Government on the management of invasive plants within Queensland.

With your knowledge of the Workplace Health & Safety Act, Advisory Standards, industry Codes of Practice and all other associated legislation and guidelines, your ability to operate computerised equipment (e.g. mobile phone, tablet PC, mobility applications, data loggers, GPS, etc.) and sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with others effectively and professionally you will excel at this role.

** Position re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.**

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

What We Offer

For further information review the Position Description.

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
  
  
  

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• N01228, N01426, N01440_Plant Operator_Aquatic Weed Management_Updated Template_200624_PD.pdf