General Labourer - Works Delivery

(Known within council as Field Officer)
Merriwa
Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day fortnight

The role:
Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking General Labourer (known within Council as a Field Officer) to join the Works Delivery team in Merriwa. This is an entry level role which is a first step to commencing your career in Civil Construction and Maintenance. The role will be required to undertake various general labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, paved areas, drainage facilities and parks within the local government area.

What’s on Offer:
-$1064.90 - $ 1168.50 per 38 hour week + 11.5% super + allowances + the opportunity for salary progression
-Christmas break shut down 
-A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
-9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
-20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
-Opportunities to learn & be up-skilled
-Build a career with Council
-Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service 
-Salary sacrifice options

What we need from you:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a class C drivers licence, some previous labouring experience, be flexible. The successful candidate should also have experience in the operation and maintenance of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment and be able to work independently as required.

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 5 February 2025

Job Description: 

To view the job description for this role, please click here 

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Alan Burke (Works Coordinator- Merriwa), a call on 0476 462 620 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

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.