Maintenance Assistant

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

Working in a multi-disciplined Civil Operations team, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for undertaking a range of labouring tasks assisting in the construction and maintenance of the Council’s infrastructure assets within the Singleton Local Government area.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- A working knowledge of and experience with labouring tasks involving construction and maintenance in roads or civil construction, coupled with experience using small machinery and hand tools used to undertake such work.
- Demonstrated ability to cooperatively work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of WHS responsibilities as an employee.
- A commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers of Council.

This position is offered on a **permanent,** **full-time** basis working **76** hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration package for this position is based on** Grade 3**of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of **$2,088 - $2,349** per fortnight plus superannuation.

Effective from the first full pay period in July 2025, an attractive above-award salary increase and 12% superannuation will be applied.

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits**may** include**:

- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- **Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Customer Experience (CX) Recognition Program
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click **here**to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact **Leigh Hall, Coordinator Civil Operations** on **02 6578 7235**.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025.**

Job No**:SC2023000213**

Location**:Singleton