Labourers and Truck Drivers

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the construction industry and build a rewarding career?

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is looking to build a candidate pool of Labourers and Truck Drivers,

Working within our Infrastructure and Utilities (Water and Sewer) teams you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the maintenance development of our infrastructure.

By joining our team, you will find stability, work-life balance, and the opportunity to expand your skill set in a supportive environment; we invest heavily in upskilling and development of our workforce.

We are looking for team players with a strong work ethic, reliability, and physical fitness to handle the demands of manual labour.

To be considered for a Labourer position, you must possess a valid driver's license and a Construction Induction Card (White Card). To be considered for a Truck Driver Position; you must also hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) License. Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential to excel in these roles. Please note that the Truck Driver role does include a labour component as these duties are essential to the role.

These tickets are not essential but will be highly regarded:

• Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Licence
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket
• Crane and Plant Electrical Safety/5099/Working Near Powerlines
• MR License (Labourer Positions)

Successful candidates from this recruitment activity may be appointed to immediate vacancies or placed on an eligibility list for future opportunities within the next 12 months.

Remuneration and Allowances - Labourer

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $56,943.50 per annum with the opportunity for competency-based progression.

Allowances: Adverse Working Level 1 - $18.92 per week or Adverse Working Leve 2 - $48.94 per week (depending on group) / On-call - $216 per week

Remuneration and Allowances - Truck Driver

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $61,560.59 annum with the opportunity for competency-based progression.

Allowance: Adverse Working Level 1 - $18.92 per week

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact the Talent Team via [email protected]

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria OR position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria (which ever applies) when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

What happens next?

Online testing (Aptitude Testing) will be issued on the 29th of January 2025

Online testing (Aptitude Testing) to be completed no later than 2nd February 2025

Face to face interviews is scheduled for the 18th of February 2025 (please note, you must be available for face-to-face interviews)

Applications Close: Tuesday 28 January 2025 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview).

Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address [email protected] and Pulse email [email protected] is set to 'trustworthy'.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.