Contract Type: Full Time, 9 Day Fortnight - 38 hours/week.
Salary Range:
- Operators (Grade 2
- 5): $1103.16
- $1296.89/week + up to $8,000/year retention bonus, 12% super.
Skilled Operators (Grade 7): $1237.70
- $1366.19/week + retention bonus, 12% super.
About the Opportunity
Join Gunnedah Shire Council's Works team as an Operator or Skilled Operator, contributing to infrastructure projects and maintaining public facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain assigned plant safely and effectively.
- Ensure compliance with WHS policies and legislative requirements.
- Perform general road maintenance operations, including small plant, hand tools, traffic control duties, and basic engineering tasks.
- Occasionally supervise staff and conduct quality control, when assigned.
- Collaborate with department members to complete work programs within agreed timeframes and standards.
- Apply WHS and risk management systems as per council policies.
- Complete administrative tasks accurately.
- Maintain required qualifications and undertake training to meet skill levels.
- Participate in on-call duties as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
- Current Driver's Licence (HR/HC).
- Appropriate Cert 3 qualification or willingness to undertake professional development, or 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
Benefits
- Rostered Day Off every 2 weeks (9-day fortnight).
- Additional 5 days of leave per year through MyLeave.
- Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Annual award salary increases and potential further increases during performance appraisal cycles.
- Up to $8,000/year through Attraction and Retention Bonus (paid quarterly).
- Salary packaging options available.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Access to employee wellbeing programs and social club.
- 4 weeks annual leave.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
Equal Prospect Statement
Gunnedah Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit‑based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds.
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📌 Operators & Skilled Operators - Construction/Maintenance Department (Newcastle)
🏢 Gunnedah Shire Council
📍 Newcastle
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