• Permanent, full-time position
• 8.5 day fortnight
• $1026.90 to $1175.30 per week + 11% superannuation

About us

With the most stunning beaches and waterways on the North Coast and just a short drive from Coffs Harbour, the Nambucca Valley is a paradise unspoilt with a lifestyle most people only ever dream of having.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Trades Assistant to join our Structures team. The primary purpose of this role is to support Council's tradespeople, leading hands and site leaders in various civil construction tasks, including formwork, steel reinforcement, concreting, and erection of minor structures.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using hand tools and small items of motorised equipment
• Labouring duties
• Erecting guardrails, guide posts, sign posts, signs and fencing
• Assisting with traffic control

Required skills and experience

Your experience and knowledge within the construction industry make you a prime candidate for this role. Essential requirements include holding a Certificate II in a construction-related field or possessing equivalent experience, along with a WHS Construction Induction Certificate and a Class MR drivers license. Your physical fitness and competency in performing manual duties are crucial, as is your awareness of traffic control at worksites.

Additionally, possessing desirable skills such as a Class HR drivers license, a current first aid certificate, and experience operating heavy plant machinery further enhance your suitability for the role.

Why work with us?

• Salary and conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
• Other benefits include long service leave after 5 years, salary packaging and corporate gym membership
• Uniform and PPE supplied

Want to know more?

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact: Brett Willer, Structures Coordinator on 0417 488 565.

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR team on 02 6568 2555.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.