Town Services - Caretaker - Racecourse Reserve

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 7/4/2025

Town Services – Caretaker – Racecourse Reserve

POSITION TITLE: Caretaker – Multi-Skilled Plant Operator – Labourer

DIRECTORATE: Works & Operations

DEPARTMENT: Town Services

CLASSIFICATION: Level 3.1

REPORTS TO: Foreman – Town Services

AWARD and STREAM:

Qld Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 &

Boulia Shire Council Certified Agreement 2024-2027

HOURS: 76 per fortnight

LOCATION: Boulia Shire Council Racecourse Reserve & other

REVIEW DATE: 14/3/2025

POSITION OBJECTIVES

This position works as part of the broader Town Services team in the delivery of town beautification

to public spaces, recreational grounds & council assets. The role of the caretaker of the Racecourse

Reserve is to efficiently maintain and improve the grounds, structures and equipment located at the

Boulia Shire Racecourse Reserve, in accordance with budgets, time allocations, safety, quality,

environmental standards and the strategic direction of Council.

The Boulia Racecourse Reserve is a key asset to the community of Boulia and as such is held in a high

regard not only in its presentation but functionality for delivery of key annual events delivered by

multiple community organisations. Critical to the su ccess of building a thriving system at the

racecourse reserve will be the applicant’s ability to work in partnership with Department of

Corrections – Work Camp.

Please get in contact with Human Resources to obtain a copy of the Position Description.

Applications should include responses to position specific accountabilities, resume with references

as well as all relevant qualifications. Mandatory requirements apply to this role.

The caretaker’s residence (3 bedroom - unfurnished) at the Racecourse Reserve will be made

available to the successful candidate at a subsidised rate of $150.00 per week.

***Availability for established annual local events is a key deliverable of this role.

Mandatory Requirements: C Class Drivers Licence (minimum of provisional), White Card

A comprehensive position description is available upon request by emailing [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as received with a view to immediate engagement .

Annual Base Rate – Level 3.1 $61,507.16

Locality allowance (single) $2,600.00

Annual Superannuation (12%) 7,380.86

Attraction & Retention Bonus $2,500.00

Workplace Health & Safety Bonus $1,250.00

Maximum Construction Allowance $1,857.44

Housing Subsidy ($95.00 per week subsidised) $4,940.00

Total Annual Salary Package $82,035.46

Base Hourly Rate $31.1271