Civil Crew Members

Shellharbour NSW, New South Wales

Full-time

Build the city with us We're hiring driven civil works professionals to shape Shellharbour's future. We're looking for hands-on crew members to play a role in building and maintaining the city's infrastructure. The team works outdoors on tasks such as repairing roads, placing and finishing concrete, shared pathways and kerb and gutters, maintaining and repairing drainage systems and installing street furniture. The job involves using tools and equipment, following safety procedures and working as part of a team to keep the city's assets in good working condition and looking its best. It's physical, practical work that directly improves the community's everyday environment.

The positions are based at the Services Depot in Oak Flats. Our Works and Services team is known for its inclusive and supportive culture, delivering a wide range of essential services to the community. These roles report to the Team Coordinator, Civil Maintenance and operate within a close-knit crew. Occasionally, you'll lend a hand to other Works and Services teams, contributing to a variety of Council projects across the city.

Experience in maintaining public infrastructure, such as roads, footpaths, drainage and street furniture will be highly valued.

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It is an area of great natural beauty – stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to being financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• 2 x permanent full-time positions, 38 hours per week, with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
• 1 x temporary full-time position, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight. Fixed term contract until 27 July 2027
• Commencing salary range from $58,042 - $61,595 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
• An Adverse Working Conditions Allowance (Level 1) of $19.49 per week in accordance with the applicable award
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Employee benefits programs including Novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more

Note: You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment.

• Perform hands-on civil maintenance tasks such as repairing roads, laying and finishing concrete, installing shared pathways, kerb and gutters, and maintaining drainage and street furniture.
• Operate tools and equipment, follow safety procedures and work as part of a team to maintain city assets and the community environment.
• Assist other Works and Services teams on Council projects as required.

• Experience in maintaining public infrastructure (roads, footpaths, drainage, street furniture) is highly valued.

• Group practical session interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 16 October 2025.
• Candidates who progress beyond this stage will be invited to a second interview during the week commencing 20 October 2025.

Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 11:30pm.

For further information about the position, see the position description. Contact: Aaron Smith, Team Supervisor, Maintenance Programs on (02) 4221 6199.

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For further information about the selection process and tips on addressing the selection criteria, view our Guide To Applying.

Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and to adjusting roles or environments to enable people with a disability to join our team where possible. Our core values are collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability.

To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.