Labourer

This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary: $63,982.98 up to $72,076.51 per annum plus superannuation
(Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the role

This position involves undertaking repetitive manual tasks relating to construction and general civil maintenance activities. Applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description.
The position is also based on a 9 day fortnight with a regular roster day and may include overtime and weekend work as required.

What you will be doing:

Everyday you will be allocated different jobs depending on the work schedule. A typical day may include:

• Toolbox talks
• Assisting in Concrete formwork construction.
• Concrete pouring, finishing slabs, footpaths, kerb and gutter.
• Assisting in Machine lay (and manual finishing) of kerb and gutter.
• Taking direction from Leading Hand
• Repair of road surfaces including use of asphaltic concrete and bitumen.
• Excavating earth or rock to set levels.
• Installing signs of various sizes, which includes minor excavation, concreting, using ladders and m small power tools.

About You:

• You will have a Strong focus on safety, to keep you, your team and the community safe
• Have a strong commitment to your work and team.
• Be able to take instructions & have initiative.

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Interested?

Get in touch for more information. Contact Troy Neall, Civil Coordinator- North Works on (02) 4227 7064 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 20 May 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.