- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $66,775 - $75,052 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- Additional $1,055.08 gross p.a. Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
- 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
- Based at the Nowra Croquet Courts
- Applications close Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising and coordinating staff, contractors and plant resources to deliver the maintenance, renewal and construction of a diverse range of Council assets. Working across multiple work sites, you will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while contributing to the ongoing management and enhancement of community infrastructure.

Working across a diverse asset portfolio, you will oversee the maintenance, renewal and construction of roads, drainage, parks, bridges, recreational facilities and other community infrastructure.

The main duties of this role includes:

- Supervise and direct up to two workers or contractors or combinations of these up to two and, if required, undertake any of the duties listed below.
- Read, interpret and implement plans.
- Operate and maintain plant items such as crane (hiab) up to 4 tonne.
- Operate and maintain light trucks up to and including those requiring an MR class driver's licence. Potential to be required to obtain and use a HR Licence.
- Operate and maintain plant items such as tractors, rollers, forklifts. Potential to be required to obtain licence/s for other heavy plant.
- Undertake manual tasks such as shovelling, raking, digging, and lifting and traffic control. To set up formwork and pour concrete for footpaths, kerb and gutter repairs, lay stormwater pipes and headwall construction.
- Inspect, maintain and repair flood mitigation assets.
- Operate and maintain small plant items such as chainsaws, vibrating plate, jack hammers, concrete saws, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers.

Please refer to the under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.





About You To be successful in the position, you will have:

- School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in construction and or maintenance activities
- Class C Driver's Licence
- Minimum NSW Class MR Driver's Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
- Current NSW General Construction Induction Card (WhiteCard) or acceptable interstate alternative.
- 'Traffic Controller' and 'Implement Traffic Control Plans' or ability and willingness to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience in effective supervision of workers on site including contractors hired on a daily basis, or combination of contractors and employees
- Proof of right to work in Australia

How to Apply To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. What is your understanding of Work Health and Safety and how will you contribute to maintaining a positive safety culture?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk).



Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3 or 02 4429 3.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 9 August 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact David Mather - Precinct Coordinator - North - NUMBER

Why Work with Us The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of outstanding natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do.

With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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