AddressAT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Patching Truck Leading Hand Rural - West.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
FIND PEOPLE YOU CAN COUNT ON AND A LIFESTYLE YOU LOVE
Patching Truck Leading Hand Rural coordinates the on site day to day resource requirements for bitumen patching operations. This includes coordinating the timely supply of resources and ensuring the skillful operation of specialised equipment. The position also have the opportunity to undertake customer liaison with the public and others about works progress.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Undertaking civil works
- Bitumen Patching Truck Operations
- Day to day coordination of works activities
- Knowledge of Councils and Works Services Management Systems
- Carrying out works in accordance with the WHS Act and with Council's own Policies and Procedures
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
You will be a skilled and competent operator who takes pride in their work for the benefit of the community. You will enjoy working autonomously however will also be able to work as part of a team. You have good customer service skills with the ability to community with members of the public.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Appropriate work related (civil assets) experience
- Class HR to HC Drivers Licence and plant operator competence in Bitumen Patching Truck operation including mechanical aptitude
- Basic clerical capabilities, literacy and numeracy
- Good customer service and verbal communication skills
- General Construction Induction card (White Card)
We would also love you to have:
- Previous Local Government experience.
- TAFE Certificate 3 – Civil Construction/Maintenance
- Competence in the operation of a number of plant items
- RMS Traffic controller and Implement Traffic Control Plan tickets
READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
Attractive annual salary ranging from $63,587 to $73,897 is on offer.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description speak to our Operations Coordinator West on 02 6801 4*** to make an enquiry.
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 8th July 2024
WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
- Find purpose and impact
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
HOW TO APPLY
- If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
- Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
- On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
- Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
- A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.
