Trades Assistant

2 weeks ago

Strathfield, Australia Strathfield Municipal Council Full time

**Directorate** Engineering & Operations
**Section**Operations
**Team** Building Facilities
**Employment Status** Permanent, full-time
**Employment Arrangement**35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy

**About the Role**

The position is responsible for assisting the Building Facilities team in implementing the approved capital works and maintenance programs for Council's buildings and facilities in an efficient and effective manner.
- The position is associated with the use of acquired skills in a trade’s positions such as carpentry, mechanical, plumbing and drainage,with the applicant having potentially been qualified through an apprenticeship satisfying the requirements of TAFE or Apprenticeship Authorities in the chosen trade.

**About You**
- Hold TAFE or other industry qualification relevant to the position.
- Effective oral interpersonal communications skills including demonstrated ability in managing conflict and dealing with difficult customers.
- Basic organisational and planning skills together with the ability to prioritise work to meet the demands of the position within competing timeframes.
- Ability to work in a team environment and individually under limited supervision.
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
- Demonstrated commitment to a self-directed work environment and ability to take initiative to ensure gainful and productive work for each working day.
- Ability to work in a team environment in a cooperative and positive manner.
- Basic computing skills with Microsoft Office.
- Certificate for General Construction Induction (CIC - White Card) NSW.
- Hold a trade licenced qualification related to the work performed. (Desirable)
- Experience in the painting trade. (Desirable)

**Position Description**

**Staff Benefits**
- Compressed 4-day roster
- This position will attract an allowance on top of your salary
- Great work life balance with an early start, early finish roster (6:30am - 3.45 pm)
- Eligible for Fitness Passport membership to purchase
- Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
- Fresh fruit available to all staff
- Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks sick leave
- Access to long service leave available after 5 years
- Modern plant and equipment to use
- Work with a great and friendly team
- Upskilling opportunities available to team members
- Uniform provided
- Onsite parking available at our depot
- Careers development opportunities available

**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
- _A cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description_

**Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 8 July 2025**

Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 17/06/2025
- Closing Date: 8/07/2025
- Position #:

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