There are two positions available. This role is responsible for leading a gang and, when required, coordinating contractors to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks under minimal supervision. Work may include road and pavement repairs, earthworks, vegetation control, and other related activities, requiring well-developed communication and problem-solving skills. The role is essential in ensuring the safety of the public and workers, protecting environmental values, and supporting emergency services during adverse conditions. It also involves liaising with other Council units and external authorities, maintaining records for the maintenance management system, and performing other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
What's on offer:
- An attractive base salary ranging from $63,935 per annum with competency-based increments up to $73,252 per annum, plus 11.5% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
What we are seeking:
- Hold a current Medium Rigid drivers licence
- Skilled in road maintenance and supervision of staff, equipment, and resources.
- Experienced in estimating resources, quality control, and site safety/traffic management.
- Strong communication skills, including documentation and record keeping.
- Knowledgeable in Maintenance Management Systems and environmental protection.
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings and preparing cost estimates up to $5K.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
There are two positions available, one is based in Murwillumbah and the other is based in Tweed Heads.
Position closes:
Friday 16 May 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
SK97188A