Trade Assistant - Buildings and Facilities

Job No: CSCO201
Location: Cooktown

Trade Assistant - Buildings and Facilities
Join the team that keeps Cook Shire's buildings working, safe and looking their best! 

Are you a practical, hands-on person who enjoys fixing things, building things and getting stuck into a bit of everything?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Cook Shire Council is looking for a Trade Assistant to join our Buildings and Facilities team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your practical skills to work while helping maintain the buildings and facilities that our community relies on every day.

What you'll be doing
Working alongside our experienced trades team, you'll help keep Council's buildings and facilities safe, functional and well maintained.

  • Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance work
  • Assist qualified trades with construction, fabrication and installation projects
  • Help deliver capital and other building works
  • Keep worksites, tools, plant and equipment clean, safe and ready to go
  • Travel to remote areas of Cook Shire when needed

No two days will necessarily look the same - and that's part of the fun!

What we're looking for
We’re after someone who is practical, reliable, safety-focused and takes pride in a job well done.

  • Current Qld Class C drivers licence (manual preferred)
  • Construction White Card
  • Experience in building, construction or facilities maintenance
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Why join Cook Shire Council?
You'll be part of a tight-knit, dedicated team doing work that actually makes a difference to the community, maintaining the places, facilities and infrastructure people use every day.

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 should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.

Applications will close Sunday 20 September 2026. Don't miss your chance to apply!

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job reference

CSC201

Position:

Trade Assistant - Buildings and Facilities

Location:

Council's Main Administration Office - 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown

Tenure:

Full Time. 

Remuneration:

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C: Division 2, Section 1) Award – State 2017
Level BW1 to BW2

Between $68,052 and $71,796 per annum

Leave Entitlements: 

5 weeks annual leave per annum
15 days personal leave per annum
9 day fortnight

Superannuation:

12% Superannuation contributions

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.

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