Roads Attendant - Roads Maintenance

Salary:                                  $947.10pw plus 11% Superannuation

Position Status:                   Permanent, Full Time 

Hours of Work:                    7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38hour week with an RDO each fortnight

Closing Date:                       5.00pm Monday 29 January 2024

Cowra Council is currently searching for suitability experienced Roads Attendant to join our team within the Roads Maintenance section. This position undertakes a range of labouring duties which include traffic control, set-up of form work, kerb and guttering, footpaving, site preparation and roadworks as well as the operation of small plant and equipment associated with the role. Previous experience in undertaking these duties or in a labouring role, MR licence and traffic control tickets will be an advantage. 

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for contributing to community infrastructure, hold a current drivers licence and white card we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be a part of maintaining and enhancing our local roadways and infrastructure.

• $947.10pw plus 11% Superannuation 
• Permanent Full Time - 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38 Hour week with RDO every fortnight.
• Employment conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For further information please contact Supervisor - Roads Maintenance, Ben Galea on 0428 240 ***.

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below, your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested.

You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired.

Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application. 

Applications Close: 5.00pm, Monday 29 January 2024

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
• Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.

As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.