Join Our Team as an Operations Tradesperson - Construction!

Permanent Full-Time Position: Enjoy a balanced 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight (including a Rostered Day Off)! Salary between $68,381.56 - $79,470.56 per annum plus 11% Superannuation (commensurate with Experience and Qualifications).

About the Role:

As an Operations Tradesperson - Construction, you will play a vital role in the construction of Council’s roads and drainage infrastructure assets. This position offers diverse opportunities across various disciplines and project teams, involving a range of manual labouring, plant operation, and skilled construction tasks. You will engage closely with internal and external stakeholders, and occasionally interact with community members to ensure collaborative project delivery.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.

Essential Criteria

1. Certificate III in Construction or related discipline and demonstrated experience in construction and/or maintenance (roads and drainage) operating of construction equipment and tools relevant to the field.
2. Proven ability to follow instructions within a team environment, and to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.
5. Hold and maintain MR Class Drivers Licence, Traffic Control Combo (Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Plans) and WHS Induction Card with a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment; Level 1 Accredited Chainsaw – Trim & Crosscut Fallen Trees, Working near live electrical apparatus (non-electrical worker) certification, and current First Aid certificate.
6. Maintain MR drivers licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission
7. Be willing to participate in on-call roster and overtime (where applicable)

Benefits 

• Rostered Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Additional Allowances & Overtime where applicable
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume and a document addressing how you meet the essential criteria of the role. Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Aaron Baumeister on 02 4868 0888. In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 11pm Monday 8th July 2024.