Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Infrastructure Services to work within our Urban Works and Parks and Open Spaces Teams.

• Permanent Full-Time– 38 hours per week, rotating roster.
• Location - Moree
• Attractive Salary ranging from $1,004.15 up to $1,117.65 per week (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Labourer roles will be required to 

• Provide safe and reliable access to Moree Plains Shire to satisfy the economic and social needs of the community.
• Provide a neat and tidy image and promote Moree Plains Shire Council in a positive manner.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about each role can be found in the Position Descriptions:

Labourer (Parks and Open Spaces) x2

Labourer (Urban Works) x 1

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Work effectively in a team environment to achieve set outcomes and practice positive communication.
• Is committed to Work, Health and Safety principles applying these in all aspects of your daily work.
• Provides a high quality of works and demonstrating this consistently.
• Be adaptable and willing to multitask plus willing to learn a variety of tasks.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with the ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster which involves weekend, early morning and late evening shifts and public holidays.
• General Construction Induction card.
• Current NSW Provisional or Class C Driver’s Licence (Manual)

Please note, that all outdoor-related positions at Council require you to be immunised against Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B. Please download our immunisation help sheet for more information (click here). 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• PPE provided.

WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! SO IN YOUR APPLICATION, TELL US ABOUT .....................

• Why do you want to work at Moree Plains Shire Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and work experience relevant to the role.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations for your application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm, Thursday 6 March 2025. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.