Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants for Council’s Outdoor temporary and casual pool (TEMPO Pool). As part of the recruitment process, eligible candidates should be willing to participate in a skills development program comprising basic training on safety and key soft skills to enhance suitability for employment within Council or for another employer.
Participants who successfully complete the training and demonstrate high performance throughout the program may have the opportunity to join Council’s outdoor TEMPO pool, subject to meeting the eligibility recruitment criteria and available employment opportunities within Council. All participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion, which will outline the skills developed throughout the training.
The program is intended to increase the employability of residents of the Fraser Coast region and help unlock career opportunities.
Successful candidates must be highly motivated, willing to learn new skills and readily available during business hours.
Before applying, please read the fact sheet and the position description attached below.
What you should have to apply:
- physically fit and have an enthusiasm for working outdoors and undertake manual work
- open to work as a casual relief team member/ operator rotating in various departments as required
- be highly motivated
- be open and willing to learn
- outstanding work ethic
- compliance and adherence to safety policies and procedures
- be willing and able to follow instructions, including complying with written procedures
- Queensland general construction induction training card (white card) or equivalent
- be willing to have a police check conducted
- be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
- have a current driver licence (or be in the process of obtaining one)
- be able to provide suitable proof of identity (e.g. driver licence, passport, proof of age card etc.)
- willing to work across multiple sites (both in Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Who can apply?
This training program is open to anyone who resides in the Fraser Coast region. Fraser Coast Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close at 11pm on 10 October 2021.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Before starting, please read the fact sheet and the position description attached.
- Ensure your resume is updated including two recent professional referees, accurate contact details including your phone number and email address. The resume format should be .doc, .docx or .pdf format. PDF format is preferred. A cover letter is not required.
- Optional: A video recording no longer than one minute and no larger than 32MB, answering the below questions
- What excites you about this position and why?
- What is your understanding of this position?
For hints on how to reduce the size of your video recording please click here.
For further information about the program or application process, please contact Che Sirimanne, Temporary Employment Placement Officer on (07) 4197 4520 during business hours.
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