Maintenance Assistant/relief Water & Waste Operator Cooktown

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 2017 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. J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rl2ab