Description:
About the Council
Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees who help shape our future and make our community a great place to live.
At Council we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance and provides employees with the opportunity to positively contribute to our community.
About the role
This full-time position is based at the Narrandera Shire Council Works Depot, Barellan Road Narrandera. This position currently works a 4 day week.
This position is required to assist in all maintenance and construction activities and to be actively involved in team building and development programs.
Duties
- Undertake labouring duties - Complete tasks within the time allocated by supervisors and to a suitable standard
- Traffic Control- Understanding and erecting traffic signs correctly as indicated on the TCP
- Risk Management - Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment on site as required to ensure a safe work environment
- Teamwork - By productively contributing to the outcomes of the Construction and Maintenance teams
- Plant / Equipment - By ensuring the safe and effective use of plant in construction and maintenance activities
- Customer Service - By ensuring customer service is provided in a prompt, friendly, helpful and courteous manner and in accordance with Council procedures and requirements.
Culture
Our inclusive culture promotes staff engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.
Some of our strategies and programs include:
- Merit-based recruitment practices
- Workplace adjustments for persons with disability
- Opportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
- Work experience and school based apprentice placements
- Flexible work arrangements including access to Rostered Day Off (RDO) schemes and generous leave provision
Benefits
Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include:
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Active Health and Wellbeing Program
- Learning and development program
- Uniform Allowance
- Salary Sacrifice Superannuation
- Salary Packaging Opportunities
- Social Club