City of Canning

Construction Worker

Our highly experienced team at the City of Canning takes pride in what we do and believes in looking after one another and our community.  Our projects are diverse and challenging and we are looking for new recruits for our construction and maintenance team.

Join our dynamic construction team!

We’re in the lookout for a dedicated Construction Worker to assist with maintaining and building our footpath and shared path network. Your work will directly impact the community by improving the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes. If you have experience as a Concreter or Brick Paver, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Annual maintenance and construction programs of the City’s footpath network
• Concrete works including footpaths, kerbing, setting-up formwork and concrete finishing
• Daily planning and safety discussions
• Operate power tools, plant, and equipment with confidence
• Operate Medium Rigid vehicles, including cleaning and basic maintenance
• MR license required (or willing to obtain within 6 months, funded by the City - subject to applicant possessing a manual car licence).
• White card and satisfactory National Police Certificate required (within 6 months validity).

If you have prior experience in construction work, a manual license and are able to work collaboratively and safely in a team environment, this role could be perfect for you!

Why apply for this role?

• Full-time permanent position – 38 hours a week
• Enjoy a 9 day fortnight – have an RDO every second week!
• $37.90 per hour (comprised of base pay of $35.58 p/hr and Merit Pay allowance of $2.32 p/hr) + super + penalties for overtime and special projects night work
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu shots, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 4 November 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.