Civil Crew Members

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We're looking for hands-on crew members to help build and maintain 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 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.

About us: 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.

What we offer:

• 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)
• Starting salary range from $58,042 - $61,595 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance (Level 1) of $19.49 per week in accordance with the applicable award
• Great culture with a values-led and progressive team
• Employee benefits programs, Novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities, weekly pay, and more
• Access to local government benefits such as long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave, and more

Please Note: A Pre-placement Medical Assessment is required

Interview Schedule:

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

For further information about the position, view the position description here.

Contact: Aaron Smith, Team Supervisor, Maintenance Programs, on (02) 4221 6199.

Apply now by completing the application below, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Your resume and qualifications can be attached on the next page.

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Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We commit to diversity and inclusion, and to discussing reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities to enable them to apply and participate fully.

Our core values are collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability. To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling these values.

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