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About this Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Carpenter to join our team within the Roads and Infrastructure directorate. The primary objective of this role is to construct, repair and maintain bridges and other general civil structures - timber, steel and concrete. This position plays a key role in supporting the Team Leader in ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources under their control.

We are looking for a motivated person with a great attitude, who is flexible and invested in being part of the Lismore City Council team. In return we will provide you with a challenge and the ability to contribute to the success of our community.

What we can offer you

- Support you in maintaining a healthy life work balance by working a 9 day fortnight.
- A variety of work as you deliver to various sites and stakeholders.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

What we trust you to deliver

- Carry out all carpentry trade activities, including the maintenance of bridges and structures and carry out duties that are within the scope of the trade.




- Display excellent communication skills and enjoy working towards delivering results in a team environment.
- The ability to identify and report safety and environmental hazards in the workplace and rectify those without direction and report accordingly.
- Ability to work outside normal working hours and attend callouts as required.

What you'll need to be successful

- A Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance), Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance) or Carpentry
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction Training Card (white card)
- Have personal integrity and take responsibility
- Reliable, fit and energetic
- Able to work in a team environment

Full position description:

Full Time: 76 hours across a 9-day fortnight

Salary range: Starts at $1,353.60 per week, plus generous allowances and superannuation

Closing date: Monday, 17 August at 11PM. However, applications may be assessed as they are received.

Contact: If you want to know more about this chance, please contact Andrew McColl, Capital Works - Lead, at 0437 657 604.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, drug screening, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

📌 Bridge Carpenter (Lismore)
🏢 Lismore City Council
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