Help maintain the spaces our community relies on every day.

As a Trades Assistant, you'll work across a diverse range of Council assets, supporting planned maintenance programs, reactive repairs and minor improvement projects. From roof and gutter cleaning to graffiti removal, general maintenance and assisting skilled tradespeople, you'll contribute to work that makes a visible difference across our community.

What you'll be doing

- Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of Council buildings and facilities
- Assisting with planned and reactive maintenance works
- Undertaking general labouring, cleaning and minor repair activities
- Working alongside qualified tradespeople on maintenance projects
- Operating tools, equipment and technology to complete work safely and efficiently
- Contributing to a safe, productive and collaborative team environment

What you'll bring

- NSW White Card and current Class C Driver Licence
- Experience supporting maintenance, construction or trade-related activities
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Practical skills and a willingness to learn
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A positive, reliable and customer-focused approach

Why join us?

- 9-day fortnight with an RDO every fortnight
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Diverse and varied work across Council's asset portfolio
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to build skills and gain additional licences and certifications
- Make a genuine contribution to the local community

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by uploading a cover letter and your resume outlining why we are a excellent fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 29th November 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $60,887 - $64,405 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time. Working 38 hours per week.



9 day fortnight.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to John Gibbs, Coordinator Facilities Maintenance View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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Sutherland Shire Council collects personal information from applicants as part of its recruitment and selection processes. This information may include your name,



contact details, employment history, qualifications, skills, referee details, screening information, interview notes and any other information you provide in support of your application.

Council collects this information for the purpose of assessing your suitability for employment, administering the recruitment process, communicating with you about your application, conducting pre-employment checks, verifying information provided by you, meeting legal and governance obligations, and maintaining recruitment and employment records.

Your personal information may be used by Council employees, panel members, hiring managers, Human Resources staff and other authorised persons involved in the recruitment process. Council may also disclose relevant personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for recruitment-related purposes, including referees, pre-employment screening providers, medical assessment providers, background checking providers, recruitment system providers, or where required or authorised by law.

If you do not provide the information requested, Council may be unable to properly assess or progress your application.

Council will manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW), applicable privacy requirements, Council’s Privacy Management Plan and relevant records management obligations.

By submitting an application for employment with Council, you acknowledge and agree that Council may collect, use, store and disclose your personal information for the purposes outlined in this notice and for related recruitment, employment, governance and legal purposes.

You also declare that the information provided in your application is true, accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge, and acknowledge that providing false or misleading information may result in your application being withdrawn from consideration or, if employed, may result in action being taken by Council.

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📌 Trades Assistant (Sutherland)
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