Multi Skilled Labourer X 2

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Multi Skilled Labourer. The position plays a key role in supporting the construction and maintenance of Council's Infrastructure.

Some specific tasks include:

- Undertake general labouring duties in any of the following areas.
- Road construction and maintenance, including traffic control.
- Bridge construction and repairs.
- Stormwater construction and maintenance.
- Water and sewer construction and maintenance.
- Parks and gardens construction and maintenance.
- Concrete structures, footpaths, and paving, including estimating quantities.
- Undertake small plant and light truck operation within the employee’s accredited license requirements.
- Plan and monitor daily work schedules in collaboration with Supervisor and / or Leading Hand.
- Ensure resources (equipment, vehicles, plant, tools etc.) are used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specification and operated in a responsible, safe, and efficient manner.
- Contribute toward the achievement of team goals and harmony within the broader Works Team by accepting responsibility for own work, participating in a positive manner, and contributing to workplace change.
- Ensure daily work activities are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Liaise with ratepayers / customers when required and provide a strong customer focus in the implementation of Infrastructure Services functions.
- Work in accordance with Councils’ Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
- Undertake other duties as directed within the Works Section.

This is a fixed term position for up to 2 years relevant to an increase in work and secondment of staff to other roles within the organisation.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
**This opportunity offers**:

- A term, full time position (76 Hours per fortnight/ 9 day fortnight)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $980.00 to $1,130.00 per 76 Hour fortnight (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Brightness of future
- Security

**Other benefits include**:

- Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
- 10.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
- Education and training support
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team.

**L**o**cation**:
This position is based at Byron Depot; however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Zach Fryer - Construction Coordinator 66267203/Kirk Weallans - Operations Coordinator 66267164. Business Hours.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
Download the Position Description Here (PDF,159KB)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach