Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $62,120 - $74,079 plus superannuation, per annum
• location - Grafton
• 9 day fortnight 
• access to fitness passport 

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated bridge carpenter to join our team. The role involves a great variety of work including leading a team of four bridge carpenters to undertake inspection, maintenance and construction works on over 280 timber and concrete bridges within Council’s significant road network. Apply to join Clarence Valley Council’s Civil Services section for the opportunity to develop your skills in one of the most scenic beautiful and geographically diverse areas of the Northern Rivers.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Daniel Cootes, Acting Field Supervisor (Bridges) on 0427 785 680

Closing date

Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Koolkhan Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.