About the Opportunity
Parkes Shire Council is looking for a full‐time Concreter to join our Operations team. The role involves assisting with the construction and maintenance of Council's civil infrastructure, including concreting of roads, footpaths, kerb and channeling, driveways, and stormwater drainage.
Location: Parkes, New South Wales. Employment Type: Full‐time.
Your Responsibilities Include
* Concrete activities (including formwork, pouring and screeding/finishing, etc.)
* General construction and maintenance tasks within the Operations section such as pothole repair, road maintenance, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage, bridge structure, traffic control, etc.
* Works survey set out.
* Operate and maintain small plant, tools and equipment.
* Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council.
About You
The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. The position may require early or late work shifts with activities at outlying locations within the Shire.
To Be Successful In This Position You Will Need
* Current and maintained NSW Driver's Licence
* SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card)
* Demonstrated experience in all aspects of concreting including formwork, pouring and screeding/finishing.
* Demonstrated experience in civil construction and/or labouring.
* Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, excavations and at heights.
It will be highly favourable if you possess any of the following
* Certificate in Civil Construction or trade qualification or equivalent
* Plant Operations (machinery) tickets
* Medium Rigid (MR) NSW Drivers Licence or higher
* Traffic Control Qualifications: Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control plans
* Confined space training
* Working at heights training
* Experience in operating a range of construction plant items
Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.
Grade 5 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $57,570.37 ($29.13 per hour). The commencing salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills and experience.
Benefits Of Working At Council Include
* 38 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
* Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $19.49 per week
* Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
* Access to Long Service Leave after five years
* Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
* Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Relaxed regional lifestyle
* Work/Life balance
* And more!
We value work‐life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. Employees are supported with tuition fee assistance and study days for tertiary or vocational qualifications.
About The Parkes Shire Council
Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two‐time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award — the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award — we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
We embrace a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, constantly looking at how we can do things better to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure we provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.
We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.
For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
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