Georges River Council

Operations Leader – Qualified Trades – Carpenter

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

About the Role 

This role will report to the Team Leader - Qualified Trades and work independently or as part of a maintenance team carrying out duties as required in a safe and efficient manner to deliver prompt and reliable service to the community.

• Permanent, Full-Time 
• The perfect work life balance - enjoy a rewarding 4 day working week
• 36 hours per week worked over 4 consecutive days (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday)
• Salary from $73,331.53 - $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
• Tool Allowance
• Uniform, PPE and all equipment provided

We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification/trade certificate and demonstrated experience in Carpentry or Joinery. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. 

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

• Relevant Qualifications or Trade Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or relevant experience
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Essential

• Demonstrated experience working independently and working within a maintenance crew
• Experience in providing qualified trade maintenance services and a demonstrated ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to trades maintenance
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills

For further information on key accountabilities, or required skills, experience and qualifications, please refer to the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

If you would like further information on this role, please call Bill Townsend, Team Leader Qualified Trades on 0428 650 386.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.