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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in a exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time -76 hours per fortnight
- the package: $70,451 - $84,014 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Townsend
- access to fitness passport
- 9 day fortnight
About the role
This position is responsible for providing an effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Council's plant, equipment and vehicle fleet. Plant includes heavy commercial vehicles, earthmoving and road maintenance plant, turf maintenance and agricultural equipment, light fleet both passenger and light commercial vehicles, fixed and mobile generation units, small powered plant and ancillary items.
Download the position description here.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential criteria
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the 3 target questions - maximum 300 words each question
1) How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling project goals?
2) Tell us about the last time you had to sell an idea to your coworkers. How did you do it and did it work?
3) Describe a work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do?
Contact
Darren Taylor, Coordinator Fleet & Procurement on 6643 0840
Closing date
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 11.30pm (NSW time)
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Townsend Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply:
- All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
- Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
- For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
