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General Hand - Roads

Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Date posted: October 30, 2024

Closes: Nov 19, 2024


  • Permanent full-time role
  • 9 day fortnight
  • Opportunities for learning and development 

Do you enjoy hands on work in a job that has variety? Liverpool Plains Shire Council currently has an opportunity to join the Roads team. In this role, you will work as part of a team to assist with the construction and maintenance of all roads, drainage, traffic services, concreting, footpaths. 

For more information about the role, please read the position description. 

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, 65km from Tamworth and about four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

This role offers the opportunity for you to be part of a competent, high performance team, along with opportunities for ongoing training.

We offer a salary starting at $50,970.40 - $65,249.60 gross per annum plus superannuation. The starting salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position.

In addition to the competitive salary, you will also have access to a range of benefits including:

  • Additional Award allowances and loadings
  • 9-day fortnight
  • Access to training opportunities
  • Generous sick and annual leave entitlements
  • Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service 
  • Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Phil Sevil, Supervisor on (02) 6746 1755 for a confidential discussion. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.

 

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