Bathurst Regional Council

General Assistant

About the role

Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves making a difference in your community? Bathurst Regional Council is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled General Assistant (Handyman) to join our team!

Work Schedule:

• 4 days per week
• 24 hours per week
• Flexible schedule to help you balance work and life!

What You’ll Do:
As our General Assistant, you’ll be the go-to person for maintaining and improving our Civic Centre. Every day will be different, but your key tasks will include:

• Fixing and maintaining the Civic Centre and Post Office building.
• Carrying out minor cleaning, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Painting, decorating, test & tagging, and general upkeep to keep our spaces looking great.
• Ensuring safety standards are met in everything you do.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in general maintenance or handyman work.
• A "can-do" attitude and pride in your craftsmanship.
• Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Great time management and the ability to work independently.
• A friendly personality.

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

To view the Position Summary click here

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,044.00 to $1,096.90 per week + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Part-time 

Hours of work: 24 hours per week

Application closing date: Sunday, 3 March 2025, at 11.59 pm

Contact Officer: Mathew Elbourne - 63 6333 6235

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please Click "Apply". You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.