Enjoy the benefits of a career with a real work-life balance, working a nine day fortnight in the heart of the NSW Snowy Mountains. The region offers fantastic year-round outdoor recreation with a rural lifestyle and is conveniently located to the NSW Ski Fields, Canberra and the South Coast.  

Purpose & Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to carry out the maintenance and construction of Council’s assets and projects within the Council’s standards, policies and procedures, timeframes and quality objectives. The key responsibilities will see you take on a variety of tasks in the department as directed, these will include the operation of assigned vehicles as directed and regular maintenance checks and servicing of vehicles to ensure standards are maintained. You will be required to carry out concrete works, bitumen patching, minor plant operation and other construction work following written and oral instruction while observing WHS, risk and environmental principles. To fit in with our work group you will enjoy teamwork and take pride in your work, It will be an advantage if you can operate basic electronic devices like pc’s, tablets or smart phones

Criteria
Qualifications and Experience 

• Construction Induction Certificate
• Current valid MR Licence
• Current RTA Traffic Control Blue Card
• Willing to undertake vocational training as identified
• Physically fit to carry out the required duties
• Experience in carrying out labouring duties eg traffic sign repair and installation and guide post repair and installation
• Ability to work as a team member, take direction and participate in quality improvement measures
• Ability to commence work and complete tasks in a timely manner as directed
• Knowledge of WHS principles
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills including the ability to complete standard forms
• Willingness to adapt to change
• Basic knowledge of Environmental Protection in the Construction Industry
• Ability and ongoing commitment to work as directed by Supervisor, according to Council’s prescribed practices and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision
• Working Knowledge of small plant - eg Chainsaw and or Hand Tools
• Current valid Drivers Licence – on-going employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence

Salary Details
Salary will be paid at Councils Salary Grade 4 minimum $22.88 p/h + Super – 76 hours per fortnight

Application Details
Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer Post: PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2628 OR Email: jobs@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Bronwyn on 6451 1124

SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values a safe and smoke free workplace and may request background checks. For assistance in completing your application see the “Recruitment Guide”

Applications close 16 August 2015