Maintenance Assistant/relief Water & Waste Operator …, Queensland

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with maintenance, inspection and repair of Council infrastructure and assets

Undertake general civil works including minor construction, repairs and installations

Support preventative and corrective maintenance programs

Operate plant, machinery, vehicles and tools safely

Relief Support Areas

Water: monitoring systems, sampling, responding to leaks and network issues

Wastewater: assisting with network operations, responding to blockages and faults

Waste Services: supporting landfill and transfer site operations and customer service

About You

Practical, hands‐on and safety‐focused

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Reliable with valuable communication and organisational skills

Customer‐focused with a qualified approach

Experience in civil maintenance, water/wastewater or waste operations

Operating plant such as excavators, backhoes or forklifts

Construction White Card

Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) and Confined Space Entry

Current Queensland Driver Licence (MR desirable)

Why Join Cook Shire Council

Secure local government employment under a Certified Agreement.

Training and career development to support your growth.

A supportive, inclusive team culture that values safety and collaboration.

Work with purpose, where your skills directly benefit local communities.

The lifestyle and adventure of Far North Queensland living.

Summary & Conditions Of Employment

Job reference: CSC177

Position: Maintenance Assistant/Relief Water and Waste Operator

Location: Based in Cooktown, Qld

Tenure: Full Time

Remuneration: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5) Award – State Level 5 $70,657 per annum + relevant allowances

Superannuation: 12% Superannuation contributions

Leave Entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave

Cook Shire Council is an equal prospect employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.

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