Town Services - Tradesperson

Town Services - Tradesperson

Location: Blackwater, QLD, 4717

Roster: 5/2

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

What does it look like to live close to our sites?

 Blackwater is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Construction Coordinator, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team. The role will require you to:

• Respond to requests for repairs and maintenance
• Conduct regular repairs and maintenance on Yarrabee owned housing.
• Removal/movement of company furniture when required.
• Respond to requests for repairs and maintenance on building facilities on site at Yarrabee Mine.
• Complete improvement projects as approved by the Construction coordinator.
• Other tasks to support the Construction Coordinator as required.
• Comply with all Site SHMS requirements when conducting tasks on site.
• Comply with all WH&S requirements when conducting tasks.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Current open drivers licence
• Construction Trade Qualification (preferred)
• Current Standard 11 Induction (preferred)
• Current Qld Coal Board Medical (preferred)
• General Construction Induction – White Card or Blue Card

Experience:

• Experience and/or general knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Building repair and maintenance, Carpentry, Painting or Tiling
• Proven experience in think quickly and problem solving
• Detailed understanding of WH&S legislation and requirements

Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage your own time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!