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The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of TRAFFIC CONTROL services in the maintenance and construction of infrastructure in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans.
Key accountabilities:
- Deliver safe and effective TRAFFIC CONTROL services in accordance with provided work zone traffic management plans and in accordance with the Traffic Control at worksites manual and Council’s category ‘G’ registration
- Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner
- Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation through completion of required documentation, reporting incidents/hazards/near misses and contributing to team discussions
- Assist to repair potholes, edge wear, crack sealing and minor seals using bitumen patching techniques/products in varying weather conditions and ensure that bitumen is cleaned from plant and equipment.
We are looking for
- A motivated & reliable individual
- Someone who is flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Someone who has an eye for detail and can deliver quality outcomes
We are seeking someone who has:
- Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
- Class MR Driver Licence
- SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
- SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans
About the Role
Full time: 76-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $51,386 to $59,092 pa + 11% super
Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 10 March 2024
Role description: Click here
Contact: Kayden Challinor, Overseer Roads and Traffic Services - 0488 689 652 (during business hours)
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
About Richmond Valley
The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW; Tweed Heads, Byron Shire, Lismore Shire and Ballina Shire. The area is around three hours from Brisbane, less than an hour to Byron Bay and 30 minutes to Lismore. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farm lands.
The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why it has become a popular location for sea and tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours.
We are proud to have won multiple awards for our culture including: Outstanding Employer of the Year by NSW Northern Business Chamber, and Large Employer of the Year by Training NSW.
Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing day alongside many other initiatives.
We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.
Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.
Our Values
Integrity and Passion
The Way We Do Business
We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together
To Apply
PLEASE NOTE:
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- Please review the Role Description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
- We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
- Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
- Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter - this is optional). The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
- Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.
