Salary: $74,079 - $83,267 p.a. plus allowances plus 11.5% Super
9 day fortnight
Multiple positions available
About the role
There are 2x permanent, full time positions available, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 9 day fortnight based at the Bomaderry Depot.
This position provides multi skilled technical knowledge and experience to diagnose, repair and maintain Council’s assets in accordance with maintenance schedules, customer’s service level requirements and appropriate safety and quality standards.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Team Leader focus of this position is to:

• Fabricate, maintain and repair Council assets including steel water mains, steel and aluminium on water and sewerage installations, truck bodies, playground equipment, parks and street equipment, lids, rails and ladders.
• Ensure compliance with the Service Agreements both within council and with external customers, including the preparation, refinement and control of maintenance schedules.
• Execute significant planning on the job, planning of major shut downs, communication and negotiation with customers and asset owners and ordering parts and materials needed to complete the task within budget, efficiently and safely.
• Carry out the on-site measure and design of plant and equipment and specialised items for customer’s requirements through research and development.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Trade certificate
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Current NSW Workcover Construction Induction Certificate (Whitecard)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role, inclusive of apprenticeship experience.

We are looking for someone with great trade knowledge and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently assess problems and provide solutions.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Long Service Leave After 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
• Remote Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease Arrangements
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training and Development Programs
  

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

• At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
• Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
• In your previous positions, how have you actively participated in WHS practices?
  
• Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?
  

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work and undergo a Medical (High Risk).
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
Contact: Neil Kelley - Team Supervisor (Fabricator/Welders) - 0473 551 311

Applications Close: Thursday 6 March 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.