Address- Scone
- Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) - 9 day fortnight
The role:
Council is currently seeking highly motivated individual to supervise and undertake the plumbing maintenance and construction works of Council's building assets across the Shire ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, timely, efficient and effective manner whilst promoting the image of Council as efficient and courteous. The successful candidate will lead a team to assist the Water Distribution team to undertake water and sewer system maintenance, construction and repair, and to complete water and sewer programs to a high standard, efficiently, effectively and safely using best practice principles to satisfy all statutory requirements.
What's on Offer:
- $1291.30 - $1446.30 per 38 hour week + 11% super, potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
- Christmas break shut down
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday - Friday working week with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
- 9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
- 20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program
- Salary sacrifice options
What we need from you:
Our ideal candidate will have a Plumbing Trade qualification (or equivalent) with relevant plumbing experience. Hands on leadership experience with Good time management skills and ability to establish team and individual work priorities. Plumbing Licence would be an advantage for the role.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!
Closing Date:
Tuesday 28th February 2024 at 4 pm.
Enquiries and Further Information
Give Grahame Wilson - Manager Water & Sewer a call on 02 6540 1114 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking "Apply for this job" or through Council's website - www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.
Position Description: Team Leader - Plumber
