Join our Transport team at Armidale Regional Council. We’re on the lookout for a dependable and energetic individual ready to make an impact as a General Hand.

Are you looking for a secure and stable opportunity with great hours, good pay and ongoing career opportunities? Do you like the idea of working outdoors and have pride in seeing where you can make a difference in your local community? At Armidale Regional Council we have a General Hand position available based on the RMCC/Regional Road crew.

We are looking for the right people to join our team – those who have a solid work ethic, a drive to work on plant and machinery and who understand the importance of working together as a team.

In this role you will work with the RMCC/Regional Road crew responsible for the road maintenance and construction on the Waterfall Way, Bundarra Road and Guyra Ebor Road. These roles often require additional work hours above the standard week paid for at Award overtime rates. Experience on some plant/machinery is highly desirable, however we will support the right applicants in gaining the training and skills required. A current Australian MR and/or HR Driver’s licence is required to perform this position.

As a bonus, working at Council you also get the benefit of a 9-day fortnight, Long Service Leave after 5 years, opportunity for overtime and flexible working provisions.

To understand what's required in this role, please make sure you check out the position description provided in the supporting documents linked to this ad.

About you

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't, and 'walk the talk'.

We want to hear about you! So, in your application, tell us about...

  • Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
  • What makes you the best person for the role?
  • Your qualifications and 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 to your application.

So please apply on-line and include a covering letter and a CV. In fact, we also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

Briefly introduce yourself.

Tell us about something you are really proud of - work, homelife, sport, a hobby ....

Tell us about the BEST day you've had at work, and why.

*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

  • Salary from $1044.05 per week (plus super) based on a 38-hour week.
  • Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • Generous leave entitlements.
  • Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Transport team?

If you would like further information on the role, please contact Brett Hill, Quality Control Officer RMCC on 0448 036 702.

Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and

veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

Armidale Regional Council,New South Wales,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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Armidale Regional Council,New South Wales,Australia