Skilled Labourer Basin - 2 Positions

About the role
There are two (2) permanent, full-time positions working 38 hours per week (7.00am to 4pm) and both are based at Council’s Woollamia Works Depot. 

Duties

Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor – Maintenance Basin, the focus of this position is to:

• Undertake manual tasks using hand tools, including the operation of small plant items, for the minor construction and/or maintenance of assets as directed.
• Assist in Council responses to emergencies and other operational needs, including being available for ‘call back’.
• Projects and asset types may include, but is not limited to, roads and road related infrastructure, drainage, kerb & gutter, bus shelters, footpaths / cycleways / walking tracks, parking areas, traffic facilities, bridges, boat ramps, fences, recreational facilities, seawalls, viewing platforms, parks & reserves and flood mitigation assets, etc.
  

  Skills & Experience
  In order to be successful in the position, you will possess:

• School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of 12 months’ work experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities
• Minimum NSW Class C Driver’s Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
• Current NSW General Construction Induction card (white card) or acceptable interstate alternative

About Shoalhaven Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits

We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Long Service Leave After 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
• Flexitime for Indoor Staff
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease Arrangements
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training and Development Programs
  

How to Apply

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
   

Contact:  Tristan Gibbs – Team Supervisor – Maintenance Basin (02) 4429 5***

Applications Close: Wednesday 26 June 2024 (at Midnight) 

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email