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Barcoo Shire Council is committed to delivering essential civil works and infrastructure projects across our region. To support these efforts, we are seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced plant operators, including grader operators, plant operators, and watercart drivers, to join our casual pool.
Position Overview:
As a member of the casual pool, you will be called upon to assist with the delivery of civil works projects across Barcoo Shire on an as-needed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for those with relevant plant operation experience and tickets who are interested in flexible work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate various plant machinery such as graders, watercarts, rollers, and other heavy equipment in line with council projects.
- Perform routine checks and maintenance on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to complete civil works tasks as directed.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while operating machinery and on-site.
Requirements:
- Valid plant operator tickets relevant to the machinery operated (e.g., grader, watercart, roller).
- Experience in civil works, road construction, or similar fields.
- Strong understanding of safety practices in the operation of heavy equipment.
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the council’s project needs.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our casual pool of plant operators, please submit your expression of interest by providing the following:
- A brief cover letter outlining your experience and the plant machinery you are qualified to operate.
- A copy of your current plant operator tickets and any other relevant certifications.
- Your availability (e.g., days of the week, preferred working hours).
- Contact details.
Deadline for Submission:
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Submission:
Please send your EOI by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or deliver it in person to the Barcoo Shire Council Office at our 6 Perkins Street Office in Jundah.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries regarding this EOI, please contact Edwina Marks or Bill Pitman through our Customer Service desk on 07 4658 6900.
The types of skills you will develop will depend on the course selected, they may include carrying out manual excavation, manually spread and compact materials, support plant operations, basic levelling, repair potholes, opportunity to gain licences for various types of plant, first aid and CPR etc.
Trainees will work with our construction crews across the Barcoo Shire including the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.
Prior to commencing your traineeship it is preferred you have your P Plate licence.
To apply, please contact the Group Manager People, Culture and Safety, Alison Lamb email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07 4658 6919.
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- Permanent Part-Time Position
The Position
Provide quality administration, customer service, contribute efficiently and effectively to all Barcoo Shire Council operations. This role is diverse and requires you to be flexible, have excellent time management skills, an ability to plan and organise your own work and to resolve minor work procedural issues.
Experience/ Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role – highly regarded;
- Certificates or qualifications in business, finance or a related field - highly regarded;
- Previous Local Government Records Management Experience - desirable;
- Experience in procurement in a large organisation - desirable;
- Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License - essential; and
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children ‘Blue Card’ to work with or supervise people less than eighteen (18) years of age if required.
Skills and ability
- High level of numeracy, keyboard, written and verbal communication skills;
- Good organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to work within a team environment;
- Ability to follow direction and complete tasks within given timeframes;
- A degree of judgement, initiative and confidentiality;
- Experience in, or the ability to learn software products, including MAGIQ, SKYTRUST and PRACTICAL;
- Computer skills including Electronic Document and Records Management and MS Office Suite; and
- Data entry and basic word processing skills.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5pm, Monday 30 September 2024.
Download Position Description here. For further information please contact Edwina Marks, Chief Executive Officer on 07 4658 6900.
Barcoo Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
A total of 90 residents provided responses to the survey representing approximately 38% of the adult population of the Shire. This provides Council with a strong level of confidence in the validity of the results of the community survey.
The survey was primarily conducted to determine Council’s performance from two years ago when we conducted the same survey. We are pleased to report that we have shown some good improvement in some of our operational areas and as an organisation.
In saying that, we still have further to go in improving our performance in a number of areas. We will certainly be using the results of the survey to inform our upcoming budget and our priorities over the next couple of years. To allow us to determine our ongoing level of performance, we intend to run a similar process in about two years.
It will take us a little while to process and address the comments provided in the survey. In the meantime, if there is anything at all that you believe needs addressing or sorted out, please contact Council on 4658 6900 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Alternatively, please don’t hesitate to contact Mayor Sally O'Neil or any of our other Councillors.
