Step into a pivotal role as our next Labourer Operator Civil Works and help shape the infrastructure and future of Dungog Shire!
Multiple opportunities are available across a 4-day work week for candidates from all experience levels!
Earn $55,230 to $62,126 depending on skills and experience + superannuation and access to excellent Council benefits.

About Us:

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and can ensure growth for generations to come.

Dungog is ideally located in a beautiful part of regional NSW, just an hour away from Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, allowing for easy access to World-Heritage listed sites such as Barrington Tops National Park.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/... Next Opportunity:

Dungog Shire Council is seeking multiple full-time Labourer Operator Civil Works based in Dungog, NSW.

This role, reporting to the Works Coordinator in the Infrastructure & Assets Department, is crucial for ensuring the satisfactory completion of construction and maintenance tasks across Council’s infrastructure including roads, bridges, buildings and associated assets.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Constructing and maintaining concrete and timber bridges
Constructing and maintaining kerb and gutter
Installing and maintaining stormwater drainage pits
Maintaining Council buildings
Operating plant and equipment to high standards and within all safety and legal requirements
Implementing the Council’s WHS policies, procedures, and programs in the relevant work area to achieve WHS standards

To read the full position description, please click here.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To qualify, you will hold a valid White Card and a current and valid driver's licence. Demonstrated experience in civil works projects, road maintenance or construction will also be essential.

For the full selection criteria please see the Position Description.

This is a role that demands adaptability, versatility, and a collaborative spirit with no room for ego. We are looking for someone who is multi-skilled and ready to engage in varied and dynamic tasks, contributing significantly to our community and infrastructure development.

While prior experience in areas such as construction, plant operations, and general labourer roles will be highly regarded, we are open to providing on-the-job training to candidates who are energetic, eager to learn, and looking for long-term opportunities for development.

This role involves repetitive physical tasks, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit to succeed in these positions.

Be Rewarded:

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is placed at Grade 3 of Council's salary system.

The salary offered is in the range of $55,230 to $62,126 per annum plus superannuation and allowances, dependent upon competency level and in accordance with Council’s Salary Policy.

The successful candidate will receive access to a range of Council benefits including:

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate to help make Dungog Shire your new home!
Opportunity to work a 4-day week! These roles will operate across 4 days as part of a 38-hour week, with most members of the team working from 6:30 am - 4:30 pm each day
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
3 weeks of annual sick leave
3.5% salary increase on the first full pay period on or after the first of July 2024
Access to Council vehicle for work-related travel throughout the day
Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees, and this involves putting plans in place for future career progression and training so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10, and additional leave entitlements

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for the opportunity to upskill and make your mark in a local Council, we want to hear from you - apply now!

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