Caretaker – Racecourse Reserve

at  Boulia Shire Council

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Caretaker- Racecourse Reserve
DIRECTORATE: Works and Operations
DEPARTMENT: Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Level 3
REPORTS TO: Foreman Roads, Utilities and Services
AWARD and STREAM: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - State 2017
HOURS: 76 hours per fortnight
LOCATION: Boulia Racecourse Reserve

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Directorate of Works and Operations is a multi-faceted structure including Local
Government compliance, Shire and State road infrastructure, community responsibilities
(identifying and implementing maintenance strategies for long-term sustainability of
community infrastructure) and Shire Council corporate deliverables (planning for, and
meeting the deliverables against the corporate and operational plans).

POSITION SUMMARY

This role reports the Foreman Roads and Utilities Services and is responsible for the day to
day operational functions and general maintenance of the racecourse reserve including
oversight of the councils Organic Spelling facility.
The Incumbent will contribute to an effective team environment which focuses on results,
and achieves service excellence.
This position acts within statutory regulations and established procedures, with freedom
to exercise initiative and judgement within delegated authority.

POSITION SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES / PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Development of the racecourse reserve aesthetics to improve the amenity of the site

by the development of gardens suitable for a drought location or desert environment.

• Coordinate and carry out all rodeo grounds beautification and maintenance activities,

including mowing, rubbish removal, checking and cleaning gutters, general

handyman repair work and liaising with sub-contactors

• Keep the facility always clean, operational and ready to be hired
• Oversight of the Organic Spelling facility to ensure that requirements for ongoing

Organic certification are maintained and users are aware of their obligations to use

the facility.

• Maintain Organic Spelling records accurately
• Ensure that all beautification and maintenance activities are carried out in

accordance with safety, quality and environmental guidelines,

• Monitor and take stock of hireable equipment such as chairs and tables, ensuring that

damaged or non-returned items are reported to the facility hire coordinator,

• Report all safety, quality and environmental non-conformances or incidents using I-

Auditor,

• Ensure timeliness of work project completion,
• General cleaning of all amenities; shed, kitchen, bar, Jockey shed/building, comms

room, public toilet/shower facilities of venue and BBQ area in off season

• Preparation of grounds prior to events and availability during events for assistance to

users.

• Other duties applicable to the position when requested

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / LICENCES

In choosing the right person for this role we will consider what you have done previously –
the knowledge, skills and experience you’ve built, and potential for development, and
your personal qualities.
a) Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required for maintaining records (e.g. servicing
records, completing timesheets and other relevant documentation).
b) Open “C” Class Driver’s Licence (R and HR licences are advantageous)
c) Construction Industry Safety White Card
d) Current Senior First Aid / CPR is desirable
e) Construction plant tickets eg: forklift, skid steer loader, backhoe etc are advantageous,
f) Previous or current grounds and facilities beautification and maintenance experience
is desirable

ACCOUNTABILITY, CONSISTENCY AND TRANSPARENCY

Equal opportunities, fair and open consultation and communication. Accepting responsibility for
our actions.