Rural Civil Construction Assistants

• Become part of a progressive and respected team that values safety and innovation, with a community focus
• Contribute to vital community works and infrastructure improvements of the Parkes Shire
• Enjoy a competitive salary circa $53,551 - $61,583 plus super and a host of great benefits
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that promotes continuous learning and career development

About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is seeking motivated and reliable Civil Construction Assistants to join our Rural Operations team supporting the delivery of road construction and maintenance works across the Shire’s extensive rural road network.

Working under the direction of the Rural Works Supervisor and Works Supervisor, you will perform a broad range of labouring and plant operation tasks that contribute to maintaining safe and accessible roads for residents, agriculture and industry.

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

• Road construction and maintenance labouring, including tar patching
• Concrete labouring including kerb and gutter, footpaths, road and drainage components
• Installation and maintenance of signs and roadside furniture
• Traffic control duties, including attainment and maintenance of required certification
• Operate and maintain small plant and equipment
• Assist with works survey set-out
• Undertake maintenance of Council assets and facilities as required
• Complete tasks as directed by the Supervisor in line with operational requirements
• Ensuring all work complies with safety standards and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of work activities
• Engaging in team activities and contributing to a positive team environment

Further information on the role is contained in the Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need:

• Current and maintained Drivers Licence
• SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
• One year of relevant hands-on experience in a similar role or industry.

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

• Experience in civil construction or maintenance
• Ability to use hand tools and operate small plant equipment
• Basic literacy, numeracy and electronic device usage skills

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 2 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $53,551.22 ($27.10 to $31.17 per hour). The commencing salary will be determined based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 51 cents per hour ($19.49 per week)
• 38 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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