- Salary: $54,588 - $61,358 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent Full time and Part time roles
- Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions
About the role
There is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday position working 38 hours per week (3 am to 12 pm). Located at the Bomaderry – Works Depot.
There is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday position working 38 hours per week (3 am to 12 pm). Located at the Bomaderry – Works Depot.
There is a permanent, part-time, Monday to Friday position working 25 hours per week (12 pm to 5 pm). Located at the Bomaderry – Works Depot.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor -Central Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor -Central Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:
- Primarily operate Councils street sweeper unit.
- Operate and maintain plant items, such as, excavators, garbage compactors, graders, backhoes, front end loaders, tractors, reach mower tractors, dozers, compactors, water tankers, street sweepers, rollers, heavy and light rigid trucks, wing mowers, forklifts, hydraulic gang mowers, herbicide sprayers, ride-on mowers, heavy duty chippers etc.
- Operate and maintain hand tools and machines, such as mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pumps, brush-cutters, herbicide spraying equipment, vegetation trimmers, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools etc.
- Operate and maintain trucks up to and including those requiring an HR class driver’s licence.
- Undertake manual tasks such as shovelling, screeding, maintenance works, landscaping installation, raking, digging, and lifting, mowing operations, tree pruning, park maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance and installation with ability to work on above-ground platforms and ladders, fencing and traffic control for various parks works.
- Complete standard paperwork such as timesheets & risk assessments, both written and electronically.
Skills & Experience
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
- School Certificate or equivalent
- Mminimum of two (2) years’ experience in operating major plant such as backhoe, dozer / compactor, excavator, front end loader, tractor, grader, street sweeper, water tanker, garbage compactor or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities.
- Current RMS Issued Traffic Control or SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards – ‘Traffic controller’ and ‘Implement traffic control plans or willingness to obtain
- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
- Class HR Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?
Contact: Scott Aldridge – Team Supervisor – Central Maintenance – 02 4429 3786
Applications Close: Monday, 22 May 2023 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
