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SalaryAn exciting career opportunity arises to join the City of Parramatta as a Team Member in our trades team. You will be joining the city at a pivotal and exciting time, as it grows and transforms into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment means that Council, its partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
As a Team Member you will be responsible for delivering trade-based work that ensures Parramatta's public domain and facilities are maintained and improved to enhance the appearance of the city.
On a daily basis you will:
- Undertake inspections of public domain and other facilities.
- Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed, to assist other teams and operational needs.
- Ensure correct completion of all necessary administrative functions (electronic or paper based).
About You
We are seeking a candidate with previous experience working in an operational team environment. The successful candidate will have previous hand tool experience, the ability to demonstrate their versatility, and show a willingness to assist across the trades team in varied tasks including but not limited to, sign installation, graffiti removal, working in the sign shop, installation, and maintenance of small council assets such as park benches & fences.
Qualifications:
- NSW Drivers License (Class C).
- White Card
- Traffic Control Certificate (TCR & IMP) or willingness to obtain.
- Asbestos Awareness
What's on offer
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $59,572 to $65,622 plus 11% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 RDO's, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please email Melinda Ta- ***@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 4th, February 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
