• Become part of a progressive and respected team that values safety and innovation, with a community services focus
• Contribute to vital community water and wastewater infrastructure projects and improvements to the Parkes Shire
• Work in state of the art water and wastewater treatment plants
• Enjoy a competitive annual salary ranging from $52,000 - $60,000 plus allowances, super and a host of other great benefits
• Enjoy a role which offers work and lifestyle balance 
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that promotes continuous learning and career development

About 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.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver.  We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to 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.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

About the Opportunity

 Join our Infrastructure team based at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Akuna Road. This role involves performing a wide range of manual tasks under the direction of the Wastewater Supervisor, contributing significantly to Council's water operation services and infrastructure projects. You will also spend some time at the Water Treatment Plant in Webb Street to give you a good overview of how Council's water services are provided to our community.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Water, sewer and drainage maintenance labouring
• Pit and manhole maintenance and construction
• Concrete labouring, road and drainage repairs
• Operating and maintain small plant and equipment as required
• Assist with set out of works
• Ensuring all work complies with safety standards and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of work activities
• Engaging in team activities and contributing to a positive team environment
• Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council

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About You

To qualify, you will hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card), a current driver's licence, and at least one year of relevant hands-on experience in a similar role or industry.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in civil construction, labouring or general maintenance
• Ability to use hand tools and operate small plant equipment
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and electronic device usage skills

Our ideal candidate is someone passionate about contributing to their community, with a keen sense of safety and the ability to both follow directions and take the lead when necessary. You're a versatile all-rounder who has strong teamwork and communication skills and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Your resilience and flexibility enable you to thrive in a changing environment, making you a perfect fit for our dynamic team.

This is a role for a proactive and diligent individual eager to contribute to the vital services that keep our community infrastructure operational and safe. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 2 of Council's salary structure and offers a competitive annual base salary of $52,000  to $60,000  (depending on skills and experience) plus allowances, super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• 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)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service. 
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. As you progress in your role, you will have the chance to advance to an operator position after completing a Cert III in Civil Construction. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. 

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!