Maintenance Assistant/Relief Water & Waste Operator
Job No:
CSCO177
Location:
Cooktown, QLD
Maintenance Assistant/Relief Water and Waste Operator
Make a real impact where it matters most!
Cook Shire Council has an excellent opportunity to build a career in essential services while supporting communities.
This is a hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work where you will assist with civil maintenance and asset maintenance activities and provide operational support across water supply, wastewater and landfill or waste transfer station services. You’ll play an important role in maintaining services that directly support community health, environmental outcomes and service continuity across Cook Shire, including remote communities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assist with maintenance, inspection and repair of Council infrastructure and assets
- Undertake general civil works including minor construction, repairs and installations
- Support preventative and corrective maintenance programs
- Operate plant, machinery, vehicles and tools safely
You will also provide relief support across key service areas, including:
- Water: monitoring systems, sampling, responding to leaks and network issues
- Wastewater: assisting with network operations, responding to blockages and faults
- Waste Services: supporting landfill and transfer site operations and customer service
About You:
- Practical, hands-on and safety-focused
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Reliable with good communication and organisational skills
- Customer-focused with a professional approach
- Civil maintenance, water/wastewater or waste operations
- Operating plant such as excavators, backhoes or forklifts
- Construction White Card
- Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) and Confined Space Entry
- Current Queensland Driver Licence (MR desirable)
Why Join Cook Shire Council?
- Secure local government employment under a Certified Agreement
- Training and professional development to support your growth
- A supportive, inclusive team culture that values safety and collaboration
- Work with purpose, where your skills directly benefit local communities
- The lifestyle and adventure of Far North Queensland living
How to apply
To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.
Applications Close 5.00pm Friday 22 May 2026.
Cook Shire Council will be assessing applications as they are submitted, so get in early. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.
SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Job reference |
CSC177 |
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Position: |
Maintenance Assistant/ Relief Water and Waste Operator |
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Location: |
Based in Cooktown, Qld |
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Tenure: |
Full Time |
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Remuneration: |
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 5) Award – State 2017 $70,657 per annum + relevant allowances |
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Superannuation |
12% Superannuation contributions |
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Leave Entitlements: |
5 weeks annual leave |
Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications are assessed on merit.
