Trades Assistant - Building Maintenance

Division Engineering & Operations
Department Operations

Team Building Facilities
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements

Salary Range Grade 9(Salary Range $66,340.32 – $76,154.64), plus 11% Superannuation

Council Overview

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

About the Role

Strathfield Council has a fantastic opportunity for a Trades Assistant – Building Maintenance to join our Building Facilities Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Trades Assistant – Building Maintenance position is responsible for assisting the Building Facilities Team in implementing the approved capital works and maintenance programs for Council's buildings and facilities in an efficient and effective manner.

For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the Position Description attached below.

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Extensive experience of 8 years or more in the application of acquired trade skills.
• A current White Card Certificate (General Construction Induction Card)
• A current WWCC (Working With Children Check)
• Hold a valid NSW Driver Licence (Class C minimum)
• Hold a trade licenced qualification related to the work performed (Desirable)
• Hold TAFE or other industry qualification relevant to the position.
• Basic organisational and planning skills together with the ability to prioritise work to meet the demands of the position within competing timeframes.
• Effective oral interpersonal communications skills including demonstrated ability in managing conflict and dealing with difficult customers.
• Basic computing skills with Microsoft Office.

Position Description

Staff Benefits

To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anthony Clarke via email **************@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close at 11.59pm, Sunday 30 May 2024

Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.