DESERT YARNS SEPTEMBER 2021 EDITION [email protected]| 07 4746 1600 Mayor’s Message 2 CEO Catch Up 3 Governance & Environment Report 6 Community Sustainability 7 Thank you - 2021 Census 8 Business Notices 9 Community Notices 12 Job Opportunities 19 THIS MONTH‘S CONTENTS: The Diamantina Shire Council area is home to several first nations. We acknowledge their custodianship of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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DESERT YARNSS E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 E D I T I O N
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Mayor’s Message 2CEO Catch Up 3Governance & Environment Report 6Community Sustainability 7Thank you - 2021 Census 8
Business Notices 9Community Notices 12Job Opportunities 19
THIS MONTH‘S CONTENTS:
The Diamantina Shire Council area is home to several first nations. We acknowledge their custodianship of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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Dear Diamantina Shire Residents
It was sad to hear of the cancellation of our Simpson Desert Racing Carnival of Betoota, Birdsville and Bedourie, but it would have been very difficult for the committees to come to a decision. The way the COVID epidemic is spreading, the decision has proven to be the right one. Let’s hope things are better next year.
On Friday 20th August Greg Donovan, the organiser of the Big Red Bash, put out a media release advising the Australian public to use his words “no jab no jive”, meaning that everyone booking for the Bash has to be vaccinated. I believe it is a very good idea. It will put patrons and locals at ease - even though it’s proven people who have been vaccinated can still get the virus it is of a lesser strength.
I had a Policy executive meeting on 13th August which was supposed to be face to face but Brisbane went into lockdown. Thanks to Zoom, the show goes on.
We had a council meeting on the 16th August and minutes will be out soon. RAPAD meetings are in Longreach on 24th & 25th August.
All emails and contact numbers are on Desert Yarns back page, so please email or ring.
Get ready for wet season coming.
RegardsRob Dare
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
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COUNCILLORS EXTERNAL AUDITORS ARE AT COUNCIL AT THE MOMENT, PRIMARILY CHECKING THE ACCURACY OF THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2021 AND THE REVALUATION OF ASSETS WHICH HAS OCCURRED DURING THE YEAR.
I want to recognise the generosity of Barry and Narelle Gaffney. They have donated two items to Council for ongoing display. The first is an old jeep which was previous used by the Birdsville Police many decades ago. Council will determine an appropriate location for it within the Birdsville Courthouse site. The second is a steel frame wagon which was used by the Birdsville Hotel when his family operated it to cart water from a soak in the lagoon to the Hotel. Barry wished it to be located to the Wirrarri Centre. Thank-you for your generosity to the Birdsville community. I hope you both enjoy your retirement to Roma.
Council has engaged Outback Futures to deliver their Head Yakka program within the shire utilising funds from the Queensland governments Mental Health and Wellbeing Package. This is a successful program delivered within Barcaldine Shire particularly and will be complimentary to other mental health initiative currently available. The Team is planning its first trip out in late October/early November to meet residents, businesses and service providers. Please make them welcome and engage with them where you can.
Rates notices for the 2021/22 financial year were sent out on 13 September via your preferred method of delivery, email or mail. To receive the 15% discount on general rates, you will need to have paid them within 60 days. If you are a ratepayer and don’t receive your rates notice within the next two weeks, give Amanda Schnitzerling a call at the office.
The following is an update on projects in progress:
The end is in sight. We’ve had a few issues to contend with along the way. The biggest was the fact that nobody knew exactly what was what and where it was under the ground surrounding the old bore head. It’s hard to have a plan when you have no idea what you’re working with or what you’re going to end up with. Pretty much what we found underground was going to dictate not only the layout bore manifold itself but also how we were going to tie it in to the town reticulation system on the other side of the road.
Then came the realisation that if we were to remove the now redundant pressure reduction/baffle on the other side of the road we would have to turn the water off to the whole town for a considerable length of time because this is the entry point into the town mains.
Thinking that the population of Bedourie would be unimpressed doing without water for a day or more we needed to come up with a way of pressurizing the mains that also allowed us to isolate that part of the system we needed to remove.
The answer was to revisit some work we had done two years ago in Wodonga Street when we had needed to isolate the cooling ponds and had put a bypass in the ground. This loop was still in place and just happened to be close by the water main running up Wodonga Street and so we were able to tap into the line running from the cooling pond and feed it directly in. Effectively, the town has been running on a temporary connection for the last week whilst we have been dismantling all the old pipework in Nappa Street.
LEON LOVE | CEO
CEO CATCH UP
THE BEDOURIE BORE UPGRADE STORY CONTINUED…Supervisor - Dave Roberts
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The link in Wodonga Street
Dismantling the original pressure reducing manifold
Going
Gone. Wayne installing a length of pipe that replaced the pressure reduction assembly.
The new manifold. Just needs some guardrail and fencing
LEON LOVE | CEO
CEO CATCH UP
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Stabilisation of base gravel and placement of 7mm seal has been completed from chainage 72950 to 78000. The crew is currently working on stabilisation of subgrade chainage 78000 to 82000 with soil testing to commence approximately 10/09/2021.
Patrol Crew have completed heavy formation grading on the Birdsville/Windorah road 80A. This crew has moved to the Windorah/Bedourie 93C at Monkira Channels, they will start heavy formation grading to the Shire Boundary. This crew will then start a 10km gravel resheet on this road at various chainages.
On the 24th of August the final coat of 14mm seal was completed on Yaamba Flats.
This crew has completed reseal preparation on the Birdsville / Windorah road 80A and Bedourie / Birdsville road 81A. Works have completed concrete margins on the Sunshine Flats Floodway between chainage 72950 and 78000, this crew will undertake the coming Culvert works in conjunction with Sutton Concreting at Carcoory crossing.
This crew have completed heavy formation grading on the Bedourie / Windorah road 93C RMPC works. This crew has move on to flood damage on the Davenport-Palparara Road.
LEON LOVE | CEO
CEO CATCH UP
SUNSHINE FLATS & CARCOORY PROJECT
RMPC
YAAMBA FLATS
CIVIL/MULTI SKILLED CREW
CONTRACTOR CREW
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GOVERNANCE AND ENVIRONMENT REPORT AMANDA SCHNITZERLINGGOVERNANCE AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
RATES NOTICESCouncil Rates Notices were issued on 13 September 2021. The notices are for the full year from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Ratepayers who have elected to receive their notice by email should have received the email on 13 September. Ratepayers that receive their notice by mail should receive it in the next week or so. If you do not receive your rates notice please contact Amanda on 07 4746 1602 or by email [email protected]. To receive the discount of 15% please pay by the due date of 12 November 2021.
In accordance with Council’s budget:
• all service charges have been increased by 3%.
• all general rates have been increased by 3% except for the Rural category.
• capping of 15% has been introduced for rural properties. This means that the general rates increase from last year to this year for rural properties will be limited to 15%. This has been introduced due to the significant rise in rural property valuations by the Department of Resources.
RECRUITMENT
We have six jobs advertised on our website.
• Tourism and Hospitality Officer
• Accommodation Duty Manager
• Diesel Mechanic
• Plant Operator (Grader Final Trim)
• Plant Operator (Maintenance Grader)
• Road Construction Foreman
If you know anyone with the right skills or simply someone who is keen to live and work in the shire then please encourage them to apply. We also encourage anybody to put in an Expression of Interest in joining our Casual Pool.
LAND SALES
Council has sold a couple of residential blocks of land in Birdsville. Check out the blocks available and the prices on our website.
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With things getting quieter than usual early this year, I have been able to focus on some projects that I have neglected. One of them is the redevelopment of the regional website www.thediamantina.com
Our current regional website has served us well, but it’s time for it to be updated, and the functionality to change. The redevelopment is planned to be completed by March 2022, and one of the major changes taking place is the website taking its information feed from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
ATDW is a national repository of tourism information for all destinations, and any local event, tour, town, park, camping area, food and beverage, accommodation, touring route and other tourism products and businesses that list themselves with ATDW are then listed on Australia.com, Queensland.com, outbackqueensland.com.au and soon our website. This means the business only has to fill in their details once to appear on all of these websites, making it less work for the operator. It also means the information on the websites is up to date, as once the operator updates their ATDW record, every 48 hours all websites that use ATDW as an information source are refreshed.
It can’t be stressed enough how important ATDW is. From a tourism perspective, if a product/attraction/destination/event isn’t listed on ATDW, that product won’t be promoted by any of the major tourism marketing organisations. Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) all only promote products that are listed on ATDW. So if you don’t have an ATDW record for your tourism, hospitality, accommodation, tour, retail or similar business yet, it’s time to get one.
The good thing is, it’s easy! And at the moment, it’s FREE too!Usually ATDW costs $150 per year for members of Destination Management Organisations (like OQTA), or $200 For non-members. It was free for not for profit groups (such as local clubs running not for profit events). But at the moment, because of the impact of COVID on the tourism industry, ATDW is free for all Queensland businesses and tourism related products and events.
If you don’t have an ATDW record yet, and you are a business owner/manager operating in the event, retail, tourism, hospitality or similar space, please get online and get involved! Go to https://teq.queensland.com/Industry-Resources/Marketing/ATDW to get started.
Stephen Schwer
Community Sustainability Manager
STEPHEN SCHWER | COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
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THANK YOU
The 2021 Census is now winding up and has been a great success thanks to the cooperation of you all.
It has been my privilege to lead the Census Team for Boulia and Diamantina Shires. Many thanks to the Team members for their hard work:
David Shaw Team Member
Crystal Thompson Community Field Officer, Urandangie and Surrounds
Sharon Pursell Community Field Officer, Birdsville
Evelyn Whitford Community Field Officer, Birdsville
We could not have done it without the great support of:
• The Shire Councils of Boulia and Diamantina, especially the Boulia Shire Council who provided us with office space for training and for all our boxes.
• Visitor Information Centre staff
• Managers of hotels, motels and caravan parks
• Foremen of road camps
• Managers of stations
• Former Census staff
In the 3 months it has taken to complete the Census process we have travelled over 14,000 kms, visited every house and station in the two Shires, and met many residents of the towns. David and I now consider we are members of the ‘Outback Club’ !!
We sincerely hope that analysis of the Census data leads to improved services and infrastructure for your Shires.
See ya !!!
LEA SHAW | TEAM LEADER, CENSUS 2021 TEAM BOULIA AND DIAMANTINA SHIRES
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BUSINESS NOTICESOutbackqldcommunity.com.auis a free marketplace where you can advertise your business or community group. Use it to create better SEO for your website, as well as advertising your products and services. You can do the following on the site:
› Businesses can upload their location and details of what goods and services they offer› A local News page where businesses and community organisations can share the good news about
any major achievements
An Articles page where organisations can connect and engage with potential and existing customers through blogs, content marketing or commentary and local experts can post information on business critical topics relevant to their communities
› A Marketplace where individuals or businesses can highlight their procurement or service requirements
› The RESQ+ Grant Finder where a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities are consolidated into an easy to use search engine
› Information on all Schools in the region so parents can consider options for their children’s education in their chosen location
› A Liveability portal where information on what it is like to live in the Outback and all the attractions on offer
› A Jobs portal where those looking for employment in the region can seek out local employers or local jobs or search more broadly by connecting through to Outback Queensland Jobs
› An Events portal where organisations can post details of upcoming events to build awareness, engage the community
To register your business or community group, go to outbackqldcommunity.com.au and click on Join in the top right hand corner of the Home Page.
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY WEBSITE
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COUNCIL’S CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS ACCOMMODATION OPERATIONSIn the past, Council has closed its accommodation over the Christmas/New Years period. This year, Council is adapting to the small increases in summer visitation we have seen in the past few years. New services will be in place to cater for guests.
Bedourie Tourist ParkThe Bedourie Tourist Park will be closed Monday 1 November 2021 to Monday 28 February 2022 inclusive. Any people wanting to stay in a powered or unpowered site in Bedourie during that time is to be directed to the Simpson Desert Oasis Caravan Park. For roofed accommodation, both the Bedourie Hotel and Simpson Desert Oasis can be contacted as per usual.
Birdsville Tourist ParkBirdsville Tourist Park will be open throughout the summer, except for roofed accommodation Friday 24 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 inclusive. During that time, powered and unpowered sites will be available via online booking, and for those arriving in town without a booking, a phone number will be available for service if required. Thanks go to the Town Services crew who will provide this service during that time. Anyone requiring roofed accommodation during the close down period can be directed to the Birdsville Hotel. Our call centre will continue to operate 24/7 throughout the whole summer.
Birdsville LodgeBirdsville Lodge will be closed Wednesday 1 December 2021 to Monday 31 January 2022 inclusive, except for large groups and contractors/works crews. Anyone requiring roofed accommodation during this period can be directed to the Birdsville Tourist Park and Birdsville Hotel. Our call centre will continue to operate 24/7 throughout the whole summer.
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May your summer be filled with swimming and fun!
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Grants still available to Regional Queensland onlyRound 2 will close when sufficient applications are received for competitive assessment.
Applications for the Business Basics Grants Program Round 2 (Regional Queensland only) opened on 8 September 2021 at 9.00am with grants still available.
The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice.
This support includes funded activities in 5 priorities:
1. Training and coaching2. Website build or upgrades3. Professional business advice4. Strategic marketing services5. Business continuity and succession
You may be eligible for a single up-front fixed grant payment of $5,000 (excluding GST).
Check your eligibility in the GUIDELINES
For further information about the program, email [email protected] or contact the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687.
You can stay up-to-date with the latest small business information from the Queensland Government through:
• The Business Queensland website• Follow us at facebook.com/businessqldgov• Subscribe to our Small Business Connect newsletter
Kind regards,
Peter McDuffRegional Director - Central Queensland regionDepartment of Employment, Small Business and Training
BUSINESS BASICS GRANT ROUND 2 - REGIONAL QUEENSLAND
BUSINESS NOTICES
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
The Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal are conducting a survey to determine the needs of not for profit organisations. Their study, ‘Heartbeat of Rural Australia’, seeks to understand the role of local clubs and not for profits in recovering from natural disasters and maintaining vibrant communities. To fill out the survey, please go to https://www.asr2.com/surveymatters/n/JmWcjMN.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT SURVEY
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COMMUNITYNOTICES
Due to Privacy Laws we now need your permission to include your email in the following groups.
Bedourie Community | Birdsville Community | Diamantina Stations
If you would like to be a member of our community email groups and receive community notices you must complete an Email Consent Form.
If you require any assistance or consent form contact Michelle Dillon on 4746 1609 or email [email protected]
COMMUNITY EMAIL GROUPS:
Remember that agendas and minutes of all Council meetings are available on our website – see
to keep up to date with what your Council is doing for you!
EVENTS CALENDAR:
BIRDSVILLEOCTOBER
Halloween (Playgroup)
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NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day11
Council Community BBQ
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BEDOURIEOCTOBER
Halloween (Playgroup)
31Firearms Safety
Course
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NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day11
COUNCIL MEETINGS LOCATION: BEDOURIE ADMINISTRATION CENTRE
OCTOBER11 NOVEMBER15 DECEMBER13
DECEMBER
Bedourie Xmas Tree Event
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COMMUNITYNOTICES
This is an opportunity for residents to meet the councillors and senior staff in a relaxed environment and to discuss with them any Council or community
related issues.
Bedourie Community Centre Monday 20th September, 6:30—8.30pm
Birdsville Hall Monday 15th November, 6:30-8.30pm
A BBQ dinner and drinks will be supplied by Council.
The Mayor & Councillors would like to
invite all residents to a
COMMUNITY BBQ
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COMMUNITYNOTICES
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What are your concerns for your health
and wellbeing now and into the future?
What support do you currently need, or
might you need as you age?
What is working well in aged care support
services?
How could aged care support services be
improved?
Your participation is vital to help us to build a
picture of LGBTI Sistergirl and Brotherboy
Ageing and Caring in Queensland now and
into the future.
Complete the online survey before 20
December 2021 at 5pm or scan the QR Code
https://bit.ly/3ADOUqS
The Queensland Ageing and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Sistergirl and
Brotherboy Issues (QALSBI) Working Group invites ALL who identify as Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary, people with the experience of
Intersex variations, Sistergirl and Brotherboy to complete a confidential and anonymous
survey to help us to understand your needs.
We want to hear about YOUR Experiences, Hopes and
Concerns about Ageing in Queensland now and in the future
For more information or to request paper-based survey contact:
Ann Matson/Ged Farmer - Qld Council for LGBTI Health 07 3017 1777
Dr Annette Brömdal - University of Southern Queensland 07 4631 1609
Chris Howard - Queensland Positive People 07 3013 5555
Dr Melinda Stanners - Torrens University Australia 0416 204 256
Dr Joseph Debattista - Metro North Public Health Unit 07 3624 1185
JOB OPPORTUNITIESWE ARE NOW RECRUITING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
DIESEL MECHANIC Applications are invited from experienced Diesel Mechanic to provide an effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicle fleet. Plant includes Heavy Commercials, Earthmoving, Agricultural Type equipment, light fleet and ancillary items.
We require you to have…• Trade Qualified Diesel Mechanic Certificate.• To hold current HR drivers licence or able to obtain.• A minimum of 3 years’ trade experience.• Be physically fit for hot/dry conditions.• To hold Working Safely in the Construction Industry
CPCCOH1001A (white card).• Experience with CAT equipment preferred.
This position is based in Bedourie which is a small but vital town with fantastic modern facilities including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.
A competitive remuneration package is offered ($95,548 to $118,231 depending on allowances and overtime), including above award wages and 6 weeks’ annual leave. A comfortable home is available in Bedourie at subsidised rent.
Experienced applicants who are self-starters, team players and enjoy adventure are encouraged to apply.
This position is offered as a fulltime permanent position.
If you believe you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position, please submit your application below. Please include:
• A completed application form.• A current resume (ensuring contact details are
current, and you have nominated at least two referees)
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and your knowledge of the position.
• A document addressing each of the selection criteria.
Copies of any licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.
For more information telephone Bill Dillon, Workshop Coordinator on 0455 431 962 or email [email protected]
Applications will close when the position is filled.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOREMANWe are seeking a new Road Construction Foreman to join our busy team. As a Road Construction Foreman, you will be responsible to the construction and maintenance of roads. You will need the ability to analyse and diagnose road maintenance issues in an efficient and timely manner and interpret engineering and road plans whilst leading a team.
The position will be based in either Bedourie or Birdsville which are small but vital towns with fantastic modern facilities including 24/7 health service, school, sporting facilities and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa. A comfortable home will be available at subsidised rental.
This is a fulltime permanent position with a competitive remuneration package ($76,808 to $117,977 depending on your experience, allowances and overtime), and restricted private use of a Council vehicle. Council also provides 6 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading and 9.5% superannuation.
The hours of work will be the same as the works crews, currently operating on a 10/4 roster during which a reasonable amount of overtime is worked whilst they reside in their modern mobile camp accommodation.
If you believe you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position, please submit your application below.
Please include:
• A completed application form.• A current resume (ensuring contact details are
current, and you have nominated at least two referees)
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and your knowledge of the position.
• A document addressing each of the selection criteria.
Copies of any licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.
For more information telephone Trevor Stewart, Infrastructure Manager on 0407 232 762 Email enquiries to [email protected]
Applications will close when the position is filled.
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PLANT OPERATOR (MAINTENANCE GRADER)Applications are invited from experienced Maintenance Grader drivers to join our busy Works team. We are looking for an experienced hands-on applicant with excellent driving skills and a positive attitude.
If you have the ability to operate a Grader in all situations as required by the supervisor in all aspects of maintenance grading of local Council and Department of Transport Main Roads (DTMR), to be able to carry out basic operating checks and daily maintenance this could be the opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic shire and community. We Require you have...• Certificate of Competency in Grader Operations• Current Construction Safety Induction Card
(White Card)• Knowledge of Main Roads Standard and
Techniques; and• Current Queensland ‘C” Class Licence (“MC” Class
Licence Desirable)This position will be based in either Bedourie or Birdsville which are small but vital towns with fantastic modern facilities including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.A competitive remuneration package is offered ($63,360 to $99,675 depending on allowances and overtime), including above award wages and 6 weeks’ annual leave. A comfortable home is available in Bedourie or Birdsville at subsidised rent.Councils works crews are currently operating on a 10/4 roster during which a reasonable amount of overtime is worked whilst they reside in their modern mobile camp accommodation.Experienced applicants who are self-starters, team players and enjoy adventure are encouraged to apply.This position is offered as a fulltime permanent position.If you believe you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position, please submit your application below. Please include:• A completed application form.• A current resume (ensuring contact details are
current, and you have nominated at least two referees)
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and your knowledge of the position.
• A document addressing each of the selection criteria.Copies of any licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.For more information telephone Trevor Stewart, Infrastructure Manager on 0407 232 762 Email enquiries to [email protected] will close when the position is filled
PLANT OPERATOR (GRADER FINAL TRIM)Applications are invited from experienced Grader final trim drivers to join our busy Works team. We are looking for an experienced hands-on applicant with excellent driving skills and a positive attitude. If you have the ability to final trim all types of road construction including DTMR projects, carry out basic operating checks and daily maintenance this could be the opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic shire and community.
We Require you have…• Certificate of Competency in Grader Operations• Current Construction Safety Induction Card
(White Card)• Knowledge of Main Roads Standard and
Techniques; and• Current Queensland ‘C” Class Licence (“MC” Class
Licence Desirable)This position will be based in either Bedourie or Birdsville which are small but vital towns with fantastic modern facilities including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.A competitive remuneration package is offered ($71,702 to $111,323 depending on allowances and overtime), including above award wages and 6 weeks’ annual leave. A comfortable home is available in Bedourie or Birdsville at subsidised rent.Councils works crews are currently operating on a 10/4 roster during which a reasonable amount of overtime is worked whilst they reside in their modern mobile camp accommodation.Experienced applicants who are self-starters, team players and enjoy adventure are encouraged to apply.This position is offered as a fulltime permanent position.If you believe you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position, please submit your application below. Please include:• A completed application form.• A current resume (ensuring contact details are current,
and you have nominated at least two referees) • A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and
your knowledge of the position.• A document addressing each of the selection criteria.
Copies of any licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume..
For more information telephone Trevor Stewart, Infrastructure Manager on 0407 232 762 Email enquiries to [email protected]
Applications will close when the position is filled.
WE ARE NOW RECRUITING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
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EXPERIENCE THE DIAMANTINA REGION.
Leon Love JP (Qual)Shire Office(07) 4746 1600
Leanne Hohnke-Jansen JP (Qual)Bedourie State School(07) 4746 1224
Council Meeting Minutes can be found on the Council Website below;https://www.diamantina.qld.gov.au/
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE BEDOURIE AND BIRDSVILLE
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Our monthly Community Newsletter, Desert Yarns, is a free service provided by Diamantina Shire. Desert Yarns is put together to keep you up to date with local news, events, activities and more. If you have any community information, news, articles or photos that you wish to see in Desert Yarns please email [email protected] with Desert Yarns in the subject header.CONTENT FOR NEXT EDITION IS DUE Friday 1 October 2021.
