Plant Operator - Civil Works

Job No: IW0980
Location: St Peters

Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.

Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023

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About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of IntegrityRespectInnovationCompassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

 

About the role

Inner West Council is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated individual with an excellent work ethic and a can-do attitude to join our hardworking and diligent Civil Works Team.

The Plant Operator Civil Works will be accountable for operating Council’s major plant and machinery and undertaking civil construction and maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner to ensure the long term, productivity and efficiency of the Civil maintenance Section. Your work and activities will meet commitments in your individual or team work plan

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$67,058 to $72,974 + Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Experience in operating and maintaining various plant including but not limited to backhoes, front end loaders, mini excavators and other load shifting plant.;
2. Experience and capability to undertake infrastructure works including but not limited to concrete, asphalt, drainage, signage and street furniture construction and maintenance.
3. Ability to read and apply work plans, engineering drawings; measure and calculate quantities and set out works.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Enquiries

Michael Scarpellino, Coordinator Civil Works on 9392 5433

Closing Date

Sunday 24 November 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.

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About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

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