• Permanent Full Time
• $65,365 pa (includes industry and uniform allowances) + super (up to 12%) + leave loading — QLD Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 3 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Caboolture

About our opportunity

As one of our Natural Areas team members you will be carrying out work activities associated with natural areas operations - including but not limited to environmental weed control, natural area conservation works, maintaining and constructing our extensive recreational and fire trail with networks, some prescribed burning as well as soft landscaping within council's natural area environments. 

Typically working within small crews and led by a crew leader, our natural areas labourers are maintaining the region’s natural area environments. The tasks and duties of this position will involve manual handling/labouring tasks, chemical spraying driving a 4WD vehicle, operating an ATV and operating other relevant plant and equipment while carrying out general vegetation maintenance.

This position will have you working with modern equipment while looking after a diverse range of natural areas such as foreshore zones, riparian zones and urban interface with some exposure to rainforest zones. 

About you

To be successful in this position, ideally you will have demonstrated current and/or recent experience maintaining and working within natural areas environments, undertaking the duties described above. Safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above-mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a truck licence (minimum class - MR) and either currently hold or be willing to obtain a Construction Induction card prior to commencement. 

We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

Position Description

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Please note - this position is named "Labourer Operations" internally. 

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third-largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well-supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access to our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by CMB as part of the recruitment process for this role, as well as a National Police History Check.

To obtain further details, please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Natural Areas / Bush Regeneration Labourer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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