Join us as a Plant Operator Maintenance!

Multiple Permanent Full-Time Positions Available: Salary Range: $61,236.76 - $71,167.20 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications) Work a 9-day fortnight - 38 hours a week Additional conditions & on-call allowances applicable

The Opportunity:

Join Wingecarribee Shire Council in maintaining and enhancing the integrity of our roads and infrastructure. As a Plant Operator for Maintenance, you will play a crucial role in operational upkeep, repair, and rejuvenation of our community's essential assets. Working collaboratively across various multidisciplinary areas and project teams, you will contribute your expertise under direct supervision, executing a diverse range of manual labour and skilled tasks. This is your chance to contribute to the quality and reliability of our infrastructure, ensuring smoother journeys for all members of our community.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

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

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in construction and/or maintenance (roads and drainage) operating medium to large plant and machinery relevant to the field equipment including trucks, rollers, excavators, graders and manual handling tasks.
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 devises effectively, embracing digital solutions for work 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 Drivers Licence, Ticket or Competency qualification to operate Excavator, Grader or Backhoe, Forklift Licence, Traffic Control Combo ticket and WHS induction card with a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment Asbestos Awareness Training, Identify Locate and Protect Underground Services, Work Safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
6. Be willing to undergo pre-employment Medical prior to commencement.

Benefits

• Work a 9-day fortnight - Rostered Days Off!
• Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Additional overtime and allowances applicable
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• 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

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Paul Dunford on 02 4868 0888. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

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.