Concrete Finisher / Plant Operator

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Working in a team environment, you will undertake maintenance of footpath and kerbing within the City, with particular attention to concreting works.

You enjoy working outdoors and possess the ability to work autonomously and in a team. With previous experience in the maintenance of concrete footpaths and concrete finishing, you understand the importance of maintaining workplace health and safety standards and are committed to completing all tasks to a high standard.

A current and valid ‘MR’ class driver’s licence is essential for this role, along with possession of the Construction Induction Training (White Card).

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application;

1. Experience with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel, measure and pour concrete, finish concrete, remove wooden forms and backfill, clean site and spread loam.
2. Sound problem solving skills, including the ability to work without supervision in a team environment.
3. Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety procedures.

This position offers a gross weekly wage of $1,403 which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Thursday 5 December 2024. The City reserves the right to close applications early, should a suitable pool of candidates be received. If you are interested in this opportunity, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require support submitting your application, or adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply – First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.