Labourer Plant Operator (x2) – RMPC VRN 24/25

Award Classification: Level 2Employment ConditionsQueensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State2017Department / Branch: Engineering / Road Construction or Road MaintenancePrincipal Location: Council Depot, HughendenReports ToRoad Construction Supervisor or Road Maintenance Supervisor (oras directed)Direct Reports: NilFlinders Shire Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyleOur Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respectOur Values: A Caring PhilosophyPursuit of ExcellenceTeamworkLocal OwnershipCommunicationLeadershipRecognitionCouncil StructurePosition Objective The Labourer / Plant Operator is responsible for labouring and operating plant/fleet (if required) dutiesacross Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based withinthe road construction or road maintenance team, this role may also be required to work across other teamswithin Engineering ServicesOffice of the Chief Executive Officer Investment, Attraction & Economic DevelopmentExecutive SupportHuman ResourcesCorporate & Financial Services Financial ControlInformation &Communication TechnologyBusiness & Customer ServicesGovernance & RegulatoryComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyEngineeringOpen Spaces & CommunityAssetsAsset ManagementProject ManagementRoads & InfrastructureCommunity Services & Wellbeing Community Development &EngagementTourismCommunity CareRegional Marketing &PromotionMedia / CommunicationsAs a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of serviceand continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Hands on labouring within road construction and road maintenance such as installing road signs,guide posts, weed management, digging trenches, removing debris, preparing and applying asphalt,loading and unloading trucks, traffic control (as authorised) and prepare work sites in accordancewith traffic and other management plansCompetent and safe operation of plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertakingactivities up to and including engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, asamended or replacedHands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of CouncilUndertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic PlansMaintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleetEnsuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenancerequirementsEnsuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and securedProvide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection withmembers of the public is maintainedDevelop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams includingparticipation in team/Council meetingsSharing of knowledge and skills between team membersCompletion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costingcodes and health and safety related itemsMaintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocatedwork tasks/activitiesGeneral Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframesUndertake other tasks up to and including your competency and levelActively promote the values of the organisation to staffActively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures throughwhich allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficientlyAdministration Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being metProvide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers andconduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient mannerContribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in teammeetings and training sessions as requiredEnsure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council PolicyKeep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state ofactivities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Counciloperations or relations with ratepayers and/or the publicMaintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that otherstaff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their ownpersonal planning is not inconveniencedOrganisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledgemanagementchanging technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of futuretrends and required competenciesWillingness and ability to set the example and live the valuesWillingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational cultureWillingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountablefor suchWillingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and selfCorporate ResponsibilitiesAll employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a waythat shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordancewith the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols asmay be applicable to the role.Workplace Health & Safety All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire CouncilWork Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&SPolicies, Procedures and work instructions.In Fulfilling This Duty, Workers Are ToTake reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safetyof other persons.Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by theperson in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at theworkplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.Other RequirementsThis position operates from Council’s Works Depot in Hughenden, however, may be required totravel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours to meet therequirements of the role.Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be requiredThe incumbent must be:Prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;Willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise peopleless than eighteen (18) years of age if required;Medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner;andPrepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check Organisational Relationships and Delegations Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across CouncilExternal: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groupsDelegations: The Labourer / Plant Operator (Road Construction) works under limited direction, has theskills to manage time and organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making andpurchasing authority in accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.Selection Criteria Essential Demonstrated experience in civil works and proven ability to deliver timely and effectiveoperational works. Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency oflicences/tickets as relevant to the role. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients. Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines. Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or abilityand reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies.Desirable Current national general construction induction (white) card; and Traffic Controllers Ticket. Current MR Class driver’s licence with good driving history and willingness to provide drivinghistory if/when required.