Trades Assistant (2986) – Permanent Full Time
Your opportunity to help shape the future of Livingstone Shire!
About Us
The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.
Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.
Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.
The Role
Livingstone Shire Council is seeking to recruit a motivated Trades Assistant to join it multi-disciplined Facilities Maintenance team. You will join a team which prides itself on delivering high-quality construction and maintenance projects and strongly focused on the provision of customer excellence.
The successful candidate will assist with setting up and clean-up of job sites, using tools and materials, and performing basic construction and maintenance tasks under general supervision of a tradesperson. This position supports team members with various tasks and is required to work safely and comply with safety procedures. If you are looking for a change and share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team!
For a greater understanding of the position and its responsibilities, please refer to the position description.
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Construction Industry Induction (White Card);
- Possess and maintain a current manual motor vehicle driver licence.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a Working at Heights Certificate.
Benefits:
- Annual Salary Between $59,737 - $64,398 p/a (inclusive of site allowance)- QLGIA (Stream C) Building Worker – Level 1, depending on industry experience;
- 12% superannuation—we’re invested in your future;
- Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.
- Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters;
- Training and development opportunities; and
- Strong safety culture – See. Stop. Report
If you are ready to submit your application, please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume, qualifications/ licences.
Applications close Monday, 7 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer