Civil Projects Maintenance Worker

Group: City Infrastructure
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $62,209 - $63,642 per annum + 13% superannuation. 

• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13%.
• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Secure a great Civil Construction and Maintenance role with the local council.

About the role

This position is crucial to the City’s success, ensuring that a variety of civil works and asphalting activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. It also provides an opportunity to engage in a diverse range of tasks and activities while receiving valuable on and off-the-job training. 

Role accountabilities include: 

• Operate plant and machinery in accordance with operations manuals, workshop standing instructions and directions from management staff.
• Assist with the construction and maintenance of council's infrastructure.
• Undertake asphalting works including road paver operations.
• Undertake concreting duties including formwork and finishing.
• Understand and interpret traffic management plans and implement them as required.
• Be an effective member to the work team and maintain responsibility for the quality of own work.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Civil Projects/Maintenance Worker

About you

You will have experience in civil construction, including hotmix asphalting, concreting, and pipe laying together with the safe operation of small plant and other machinery. You will have a can do attitude, with the ability to work independently and want to work in a friendly team environment. If you take pride in your work and have a flexible and responsive approach in a varied work environment, then this may be the role for you. 

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Shane Honner, Coordinator Construction Projects on 03 6278 0212 or email neal.synott@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 8 December 2024

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your resume, qualification/s, and your Driver Licence ready to attach at the end of your application.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.