Careers at Council
Carpenter
Closes: Jan 13, 2025
- Salary: $66,494 - $74,738 plus 11.5% Super
- 9 day fortnight
- Additional allowances
About the Role
This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm) over a 9 day fortnight at the Bombaderry Works Depot.
This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm) over a 9 day fortnight at the Bombaderry Works Depot.
This position is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repairs of Council's building assets to a high quality and standard, within time and budget constraints. These carpentry duties include:
- Coordinating and supervising employees and/or contractors on project sites as required.
- Preparing industry relevant reports such as building assessment and vandalism reports with details on repair methods and costing.
- Installation and maintenance of a diverse range of activities including concreting, roofing, plastering, windows, bricklaying, structural landscaping, welding.
Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will have:
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Carpentry Trade Certificate
- Extensive experience in the building industry
- General Construction Induction Card NSW (White Card)
- Elevated Work Platform certificate or ability and willingness to obtain
- Asbestos Removal certificate or ability and willingness to obtain
- Chainsaw (crosscut) certificate or ability and willingness to obtain
- Quick cut Saw certificate or ability and willingness to obtain
We are looking for someone with critical thinking skills who can assess situations and determine processes and solutions to problems.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and why this resonates with you.
- Please list the relevant qualifications/certificates you hold.
- Please outline your experience in building construction and/or maintenance.
Contact: Simon Davies (Team Supervisor - Structures) - 02 4429 3808
Applications Close: Sunday 12 January 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
