Trades Assistant (2986) – Permanent Full Time

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 350 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

This position supports Council’s direction by undertaking a wide range of trades assistant tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the building maintenance of Council’s built infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.  

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Working at Heights Certificate;
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
• Possess and maintain a current manual motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

• Salary Between $57,727 p/a and $62,226 p/a QLGIA (Stream C) Building Worker – Level 1, depending on experience in the industry;
• 9-day fortnight; and
• Work alongside a friendly and supportive team.

Applications close Monday, 12 August 2024 at midnight.