Works Operator

7 days ago

Muswellbrook, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**About the position**

The Works Operator position includes a broad range of jobs delivered across Council’s community infrastructure including utilities, roads, and parks providing maintenance and improvement works. Works operators provide skilled and professional laboring, truck driving, plant operating, and other duties involved in the construction and maintenance of Council’s roads, drainage, bridges, parks, reserves, water and sewer networks.

**About you**
- Previous demonstrated experience in teamwork, general labouring tasks and use of plant and machinery (trucks, rollers, graders, mowers or whipper snippers, etc.)
- Safework NSW General Construction Induction card (or willingness to obtain)
- Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans, formally yellow / blue traffic card (desirable)
- Class C driver licence;
- MR, HR or HC truck driver licence (desirable or willingness to obtain)
- Certificate of Competency in Front end loader; Skid steer loader; Excavator; and motor grader (desirable or willingness to obtain)
- For Job Specific Key Accountabilities and Key Capabilities please see the attached Position Description.

**We offer**
- **Permanent Full Time**, 38 hours per week, with a gross weekly salary from $1122.48 to $1261.12 based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience. Plus 11.5% superannuation and access to a 9-day fortnight system.
- **Casual** with an hourly rate from $36.9240 to $41.4845 (inclusive of casual loading, plus superannuation) based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience.
- Staff development opportunities via Training and Professional Development Courses.
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply).
- Access to Council’s Health and Wellbeing Program.
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family.

**Further information and to apply**

To apply:

- Complete the- Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
- **Applications close on 4 February 2025 at 11:59pm.**

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