Join Our Team as a Trade Assistant in the Isaac Region!
Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region. Our vision is to energise the world, and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.
An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent full time Trade Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in assisting our skilled Tradespersons with preventative maintenance, servicing, and repairs across the Isaac Region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and fencing.
- Diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and hand tools and assist in correcting problems.
- Report on installation and repair work to maintain accurate records.
- Implement daily work tasks and promptly report any concerns to your supervisor with suggested solutions.
- Contribute to estimates and programming of works for internal, external, and private projects.
- Assist Tradespersons in providing efficient and effective services to various Council operations.
Key Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Experience with electric or battery-operated power tools.
- Basic knowledge of relevant Safety Acts, Codes, or Safety Regulations.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Trades Assistant in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or painting is highly regarded.
- Experience in general labouring and working outdoors.
- Minimum completion of secondary schooling or equivalent experience.
- Open QLD “C” class driver’s licence.
- Blue/White Card.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment functional assessment.
- EWP and Forklift licences or willingness to obtain.
Benefits:
- Salary $66,300.67 per annum + Allowances
- Nominally 76 hours per fortnight
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Outdoor Workwear Allowance
- 5 Weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
- Up to 14% Superannuation in accordance with IRC Certified Agreement
- Discounted Private Health insurance
- Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
For more details on this exciting position, please contact Darrin Anderson during business hours on 0429 957 081 or email Darrin.Anderson@isaac.qld.gov.au
“Apply Here” for your opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment, with the chance to develop your skills and grow your career. Follow the steps to submit your application. Please express your interest by submitting a current resume and a cover letter, including:
- Why you believe you could fulfil this role (skills/ qualifications/ experience)
- Demonstrated familiarity with the role or similar
- Motivation to apply for the position.
Before you Apply: Please review the details of the position description. This will provide you with essential information about the role and ensure it aligns with your qualifications and career goals.
Applications Close: Wednesday 4 December 2024
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.