Job Description
Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values: • A Caring Philosophy
Pursuit of Excellence
Teamwork
Local Ownership
Communication
Leadership
Recognition
Council Structure
Position Objective
The Road Train Driver is responsible for operating plant and fleet across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils
Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based within the road construction team, this role
will also be required to work across other teams within Engineering Services.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development
Executive Support
Human Resources
Corporate & Financial
Services
Financial Control
Information &
Communication Technology
Business & Customer Services
Governance & Regulatory
Compliance
Workplace Health & Safety
Engineering
Open Spaces & Community
Assets
Asset Management
Project Management
Roads & Infrastructure
Community Services &
Wellbeing
Community Development &
Engagement
Tourism
Community Care
Regional Marketing &
Promotion
Media / Communications
Key Responsibilities
Operational
Competent and safe operation of heavy fleet including triple road trains, tippers and floats plus
other plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertaking activities up to and including
engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, as amended or replaced
Hands on labouring within road construction and maintenance such as installing road signs,
guideposts, weed management, digging trenches, removing debris, preparing and applying asphalt,
loading and unloading trucks, traffic control (as authorised) and prepare work sites in accordance
with traffic and other management plans
Hands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of Council
Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans
Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet
Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance
requirements
Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured
Provide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection with
members of the public is maintained
Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including
participation in team/Council meetings
Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members
Completion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costing
codes and health and safety related items
Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated
work tasks/activities
General
Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level
Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff
Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through
which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently
Administration
Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met
Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and
conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner
Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team
meetings and training sessions as required
Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy
Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of
activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council
operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public
Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other
staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own
personal planning is not inconvenienced
Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management
Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge
management
changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future
trends and required competencies
Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values
Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable
for such
Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self
Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 200+ to act with integrity, and in a way
that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance
with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as
may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council
Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S
Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:
Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety
of other persons.
Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the
person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).
Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the
workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).
Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,
Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.
Other Requirements
This position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be
required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours
to meet the requirements of the role.
Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
The incumbent must be:
prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position
willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people
less than eighteen (18) years of age if required
medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position
Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner;
and
Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check
Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across Council
External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups
Delegations: The Road Train Driver works under limited direction, has the skills to manage time and
organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing authority in
accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in civil works and proven ability to deliver timely and effective
operational works.
2. Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of
licences/tickets as relevant to the role.
3. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
4. Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
5. Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability
and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
6. Current MC Class driver’s licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving
history if/when required.
7. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town.
8. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies
Desirable
+. Current national general construction induction (white) card; and Traffic Controllers Ticket.
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values: • A Caring Philosophy
Pursuit of Excellence
Teamwork
Local Ownership
Communication
Leadership
Recognition
Council Structure
Position Objective
The Road Train Driver is responsible for operating plant and fleet across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils
Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based within the road construction team, this role
will also be required to work across other teams within Engineering Services.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development
Executive Support
Human Resources
Corporate & Financial
Services
Financial Control
Information &
Communication Technology
Business & Customer Services
Governance & Regulatory
Compliance
Workplace Health & Safety
Engineering
Open Spaces & Community
Assets
Asset Management
Project Management
Roads & Infrastructure
Community Services &
Wellbeing
Community Development &
Engagement
Tourism
Community Care
Regional Marketing &
Promotion
Media / Communications
Key Responsibilities
Operational
Competent and safe operation of heavy fleet including triple road trains, tippers and floats plus
other plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertaking activities up to and including
engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, as amended or replaced
Hands on labouring within road construction and maintenance such as installing road signs,
guideposts, weed management, digging trenches, removing debris, preparing and applying asphalt,
loading and unloading trucks, traffic control (as authorised) and prepare work sites in accordance
with traffic and other management plans
Hands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of Council
Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans
Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet
Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance
requirements
Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured
Provide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection with
members of the public is maintained
Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including
participation in team/Council meetings
Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members
Completion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costing
codes and health and safety related items
Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated
work tasks/activities
General
Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level
Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff
Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through
which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently
Administration
Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met
Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and
conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner
Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team
meetings and training sessions as required
Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy
Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of
activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council
operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public
Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other
staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own
personal planning is not inconvenienced
Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management
Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge
management
changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future
trends and required competencies
Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values
Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable
for such
Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self
Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 200+ to act with integrity, and in a way
that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance
with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as
may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council
Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S
Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:
Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety
of other persons.
Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the
person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).
Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the
workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).
Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,
Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.
Other Requirements
This position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be
required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours
to meet the requirements of the role.
Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required
The incumbent must be:
prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position
willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people
less than eighteen (18) years of age if required
medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position
Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner;
and
Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check
Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across Council
External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups
Delegations: The Road Train Driver works under limited direction, has the skills to manage time and
organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing authority in
accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in civil works and proven ability to deliver timely and effective
operational works.
2. Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of
licences/tickets as relevant to the role.
3. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
4. Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
5. Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability
and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
6. Current MC Class driver’s licence with good driving history and willingness to provide driving
history if/when required.
7. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town.
8. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies
Desirable
+. Current national general construction induction (white) card; and Traffic Controllers Ticket.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Road Train Driver VRN 18/25 position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Flinders offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
