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Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.3 billion worth of assets and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
We are a progressive and proactive organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace.
Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council
At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of:
- Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive
- Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
- Communication: We ensure open communication for all
- Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision
About the Role
Are you an energetic team player who thrives in an outdoor work environment? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy a challenge? We’re currently looking for General Labourer/Operators to join our team!
Reporting to the allocated Team Leader within the Infrastructure Delivery department, the General Labourer/Operator will work as part of a team involved in road/civil construction and maintenance works, responsible for performing general labouring duties, undertaking traffic control duties, using small items of plant and relieving in plant operations when required.
What you will be doing:
- Working as part of a team involved in road/civil construction and maintenance works.
- Undertaking labouring and traffic control duties.
- Relieving in plant operations when required (where competent)
- Assisting with civil construction duties such as form working, concreting, concrete finishing.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You: The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will possess a Certificate III in Civil Construction or Certificate III in Plant Operations or be willing to obtain; Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Management Plan certification or be willing to obtain; general labouring experience including physical ability to undertake labouring duties; proven ability in using a range of hand and power tools; proven ability in using a range of small and heavy plant; and current class C Drivers Licence (class MR will be looked on favourably).
The successful candidates will approach their work with enthusiasm, have a commitment to upholding Council’s values, and be driven to make a difference.
The successful candidate will need to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and hearing assessment.
For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council
If successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:
- Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week
- Fortnightly rostered day off
- Weekly salary of $1109.54 to $1248.81 (plus 11% superannuation)
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after five years
- A focus on wellness including flexible work arrangements
- Health and wellbeing programs
- EAP programs for you and your immediate family
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities
- The opportunity for career development and learning and development programs
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast
For further information regarding this role please contact Dan Powick, Coordinator Works, on 02 6566 3***.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.
Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.
We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
- Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.
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Applications close: Sunday, 14 April 2023 at 4:00pm.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.
Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3*** or email ****@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.
Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
