The Hills Shire Council

Civil Works Assistant

• Permanent Full Time
• 9-day fortnight
• Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts

Are you looking for a job where you can provide quality services to our community?  How about a job where you are responsible for a variety of work associated with keeping public spaces clean and safe for all to enjoy?  If you take pride in your work and looking for a role where you can make a real difference for the enjoyment of others, then, we would love to hear from you.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.  

What this role looks like:

• Work in a team to assist with the maintenance of Council’s Shire Presentation Infrastructure Assets including (but not limited to) cleaning of public spaces and pits, monitoring stockpile sites, minor concreting and paving works, waste collection and assistance to community and other groups and emergency response
• Assist in the delivery of maintenance programs and activities across all of Council’s infrastructure asset classes
• Respond to planned and reactive maintenance requests
• Removal of orphan waste (including asbestos) and cleaning up of sites
• Public place cleaning and waste collection
• Operate plant or equipment including driving a truck and towing a plant trailer

 What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Minimum of 1 year in a similar role
• NSW Class MR Driver’s licence – or willingness to obtain
• White Card – General Construction Induction Licence – or willingness to obtain

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates of pay up to $67K per annum (excluding superannuation), paid weekly, 9 day fortnight, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via THSC Careers www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers by 5pm on 29 October 2024. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.