Casual Caretaker

This position is based in Julia Creek, the administrative centre of McKinlay Shire. Julia Creek is located
in the heart of the North West, 650 kilometres west of Townsville and approximately 2.5 hours drive
east of Mount Isa. Mount Isa offers direct flights to Brisbane, and Julia Creek has the option of REX
flights to Mount Isa and Townsville three days per week. Julia Creek has a population of approximately
400 people; however, the Shire’s population is close to 1000 residents.

Julia Creek is a friendly community which punches well above its weight for a small community and
offers an abundance of facilities and opportunities for its residents. The facilities include, medical
centre, 24/7 accessible gym, swimming pool with water slides, dog park, bike safety park and indoor
sports centre and tennis courts just to name a few. Recreational activities also are plenty with many
great annual events (Races, Rodeos, Campdrafts, Arts & Cultural Workshops) taking place in the
region.

The Role

McKinlay Shire Council are looking for dedicated and reliable individuals or couples to undertake
duties associated with town beautification, parks and gardens maintenance, and depot caretaking
across the townships of McKinlay and Kynuna.

This role forms part of Council’s Works Department and is carried out under the direction of the Job
Foreman. The successful applicant will contribute to maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented
public spaces and facilities.

Key responsibilities of the role are inclusive of:
• Perform tasks associated with town beautification in McKinlay and Kynuna
• Undertake parks and gardens maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, and general upkeep
• Carry out caretaking duties for the McKinlay Depot and associated township facilities
Benefits
• Competitive Salary Package – Level 4 under the Local Government Industry Award (Stream B),
offering a strong hourly rate of $40.91 per hour, plus applicable allowances.
• Subsidized On-Site Accommodation – Comfortable caretaker accommodation provided in
McKinlay, significantly reducing living costs and supporting a great work–life balance.
• Locality Allowance

A recruitment pack, including Position Description, can be found on www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au, or by
contacting the HR department on (07) 47 467 166, email employment@mckinlay.qld.gov.au