Do you have general building maintenance and/or construction experience? Mackay Regional Council has a new opportunity as a Playground Maintenance Officer to join the Parks and Open Spaces team on a permanent full-time basis.About this opportunity:This position is responsible for inspecting and repairing Council playground and recreational equipment to ensure that it is safe, well-maintained, and compliant with Australian Standards. Your work will directly contribute to the health and happiness of our community, particularly its youngest members.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:Operational inspection of park facilitiesGeneral Construction Induction TrainingQLD "C" Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalentWorking at HeightsMedium Rigid (MR) Licence - will be highly regardedRelevant industry experience in general building maintenance and/or construction.Practical experience in the maintenance and operation of a wide range of machinery associated with repair/maintenance and general maintenance, including power tools.Practical experience planning and organising projects.Why work for Mackay Regional Council?Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive, and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism, and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches, and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.Discover more about the Mackay Region here.In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:Base annual salary of $58,041 (1116.17 per week)Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.Flexible work arrangements with a 9-day fortnight roster.May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.Study and assistance programs for career development.Learning and career development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program.Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.Active Social Clubs.Want to know more about this role?View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.How to apply:Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn, etc., you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity; the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.Having troubles submitting your application?Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY ).We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results. Location: Paget Depot Work Type: Permanent Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr
