AddressPosition: Position Number 000624
Department: Works Department
Employment Status: Ongoing, Full-time. Currently working a 4 day week.
Location: Kingston, Works Depot
Salary range: $63,922 - $65,727 + 12.5% superannuation (payrate applicable as of 1/7/24)
About this position:
Kingborough Council has a vacancy for a Maintenance and Construction Worker with the Roads Unit. This position undertakes general labouring duties and plant/truck operations associated with the Maintenance and Construction of roads and drainage assets. A key duty for the incumbent will be asphalt road patching.
You will need good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team, as well as being physically fit for work in an outdoor environment. A white card and current driver’s licence are essential. Previous experience working on sealed roads would be well regarded.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
- Experience in the civil construction industry
- Experience using a variety of plant and machinery
- Ability to perform manual labour
- Good communication skills
- Experience working as part of a team whilst also being self-sufficient
- A commitment to adhering to safe work practices.
Further details:
The role is full time and offers a salary in the range of $63,922 - $65,727 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.
The outdoor workforce is currently working a 4-day week on a trial basis, this arrangement is subject to review and may revert to a 9-day fortnight.
Employee benefits:
- An inclusive culture and a genuine focus on our people's safety and wellbeing
- A range of paid leave entitlements and ability to ‘purchase’ additional leave
- Discounted membership at the Kingborough Fitness Centre
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Health Plan discounts.
How to apply:
- For further information, please contact Glenn Cragg, Works Coordinator on (03) 6211 8*** .
- Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria and is available https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/council/jobs/current-vacancies/. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
- Ensure you have a copy of your resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
- Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
- Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
- Right to Work in Australia check
- Reference checks
- Health assessment, including drug and alcohol testing
- It is recommended that the incumbent be immunised in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Policy (Vaccines may include Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B).
Applications close on Sunday 7 July 2024.
