Maintenance Technical Officer - Clarence Valley Council - GovernmentCareer - Local

First listed on: 22 March 2019


Maintenance Technical Officer

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

  • permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
  • salary - $62,281 - $74,272 per annum, plus superannuation
  • a 9 day fortnight
  • location - Grafton
  • the opportunity to accrue time in lieu
  • the opportunity to 'purchase' leave

About the role

As the Maintenance Technical Officer you will:

  • Through other supervisors direct and coordinate operational staff in the delivery of high quality services ensuring effective and efficient methodology, quality standards, procedures and documentation, including asset maintenance and construction activities.
  • Undertake investigations for Council works and matters of public complaint and request.
  • Provide timely, accurate and succinct information on Council issues.
  • Ensure that the staff supervised by the position comply with all WHS policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Be able to think innovately to provide maintenance solutions
  • Have good communication & negotiation skills
  • Work as part of a team environment

Download the position description here.

Contact

Ross McCann, Senior Maintenance Engineer on 6640 3551

Closing date

Sunday, 14 April 2019 at 11.30 pm (NSW time)

Other important information 

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works 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.
  • Once you start your online application you cannot save and return later. 
  • You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then copy and paste into the fields below.
  • Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
  • You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
  • 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 indigenous people are encouraged to apply.