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South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Full Time Ongoing
- Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm
- 9 day fortnight
- Commencing Salary $65,499 (incl. Industry Allowance) + 11% superannuation
Do you take great pride in your work and looking for a position that plays a key role in serving and supporting our community?
Do you want to be part of a highly supportive and functioning team?
Our Infrastructure Maintenance department are needing a self-motivated and reliable person to join their Sealed Roads team to assist in maintaining Council's road and associated infrastructure assets.
Based at our Leongatha depot (and/or Foster when required), daily tasks include but are not limited to:
- Maintenance of Council's roads, bridges, drains, major culverts, storm water and footpaths
- Working with asphalt & bitumen products
- Traffic Management
- Safe operation and maintenance of council tools and equipment
ABOUT YOU
To be successful, you are reliable, have a great attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with your team and the community.
You will have relevant experience in all facets of civil construction and machine operations, including manual labour. Ideally you will have tickets and experience in the operation of chainsaws, loaders, backhoes and excavators.
You must have a current Drivers Licence, Construction Industry Red/White Card and preferably Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid truck licence.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
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NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.
Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.
The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.
Enquiries to: Brad Hender, Coordinator Infrastructure & Maintenance on (03) 5662 9122.
Applications close Midnight Sunday 24 March 2024.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
