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Just over an hour's drive north of Townsville, Hinchinbrook is your gateway to the stunning wet tropics. Our Shire is encompassed by ancient tropical rainforest, rugged tropical islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The home of Australia's highest single drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls and the departure point for the iconic wild Hinchinbrook Island. Everything you need to have an quintessential tropical Queensland experience is found in Hinchinbrook, from wilderness, indigenous experience, gourmet local food, history and world class fishing.

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Labourer

Vacancy Reference Number: 102001 Status: Permanent Full Time Salary: $48,690 per annum Applications Close: 8:00pm Sunday 19 August 2018

Under the regular supervision of the Works Supervisor, this position performs a diverse range of manual tasks involving general labouring duties associated with civil maintenance and/or construction as part of Council’s works program as required or directed within the scope of the role. ...

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Plant Operator (Grader)

Vacancy Reference Number: 101721 Status: Permanent Full Time Salary: $53,522 per annum Applications Close: 8:00pm Sunday 19 August 2018

Under remote supervision, the incumbent of this position performs more advanced, complex and, often, specialised tasks associated with the operation of plant. Specifically this role requires the operation of a heavy rigid motor vehicle as well as other earthmoving plant appropriate to this level in a safe, efficient manner in order to carry o ...

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