General Labourer - Water & Sewer

(Known within Council as Field Officer)
SCONE
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day fortnight

The role:

Council is seeking a General Labourer (known within Council as a Field Officer) to join the Water & Sewer team.
The Field Officer will undertake general labouring and other duties whilst learning on the job under the direction of the Team Leader or Supervisor. Ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, timely, efficient and effective manner.

What’s on Offer:

-$1064.90– $1192.70 per week + 11.5% super + potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
-9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
-20 days paid annual leave every year
-Council provides all the training you need to safely do your job! (eg. Confined space training, traffic control training, license upgrades etc.)
-Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
-Flexible work arrangements and reward program
-Access to professional development and a clear career pathway
-Salary sacrifice options

What we need from you:

If you have some knowledge of water and sewer infrastructure and operations, or plumbing, then that is great. If not, you will have transferable skills which should include e.g. the use of hand tools, ability to follow direction, good work ethic, and the physical ability to undertake labouring tasks then we can teach you the rest!

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:
Wednesday 23 October 2024

Enquiries and Further Information

Give Andrew Brown, Water & Sewer Distribution Engineer a call on 02 6540 1326 or e-mail a.brown@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

Job Description: 
To view the job description for this role, please click here.  

How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.