Labourer - Water Operations and Maintenance

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Labourer - Water Operations and Maintenance to join the Water and Waste Section of Council's Engineering Services Department. 

The Labourer - Water Operations and Maintenance will be responsible for supporting the Team Leader (Water Operations and Maintenance) to efficiently, effectively and safely carry out all works as directed. You will conduct remediation works as required for customer service and other duties and responsibilities as required by your supervisor.

Key Requirements

• Possess a current NSW Class C Driver’s License


• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)


• Knowledge of pipe laying for water applications


• Experience in the utilisation of small plant used in the construction industry


• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member


• Ability to meet the physical demands of a position requiring considerable labouring work


• Logical thinking skills


• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position


• Ability to work overtime and on call (including weekends) as required

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 


• Rostered day off every third week


• Generous leave entitlements 


• Corporate gym membership 


• Employee education assistance 


• Access to training and professional development opportunities 


• Access to confidential employee assistance program  

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $980.20 - $1,029.86 per week + adverse working conditions allowance level 1 of $18.92 per week + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Full-time 

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week 

Application closing date: Sunday, 27 October 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Kristian Miller - 02 6333 6296

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.