Team Leader - Maintenance (Merriwa)

SCONE
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)  

The role:

You will be responsible for leading a dedicated Works Delivery - Maintenance team operating from our Merriwa depot to undertake civil maintenance works on Councils assets. Supported by your coordinator, the role will be responsible for the provision of labour, plant and materials to deliver quality works in a timely and cost effective manner.

What’s on Offer:
- $1336.50 to $1496.90 per 38 hour week + 11.5% super + potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
- 9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
- 20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements 
- Access to training and development opportunities 
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service 
- Salary sacrifice options 
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program

What we need from you:
Our ideal candidate will have experience in civil construction works, a Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations or a relevant qualification (e.g. Civil Construction, Frontline Management etc.) in a relevant field as well as well-developed team management and leadership skills. Experience in a similar role is desirable. Thorough knowledge of bridge, road, drainage, concrete, construction and maintenance techniques and practices is a must. 

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:
8 November 2024 

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Jayarajah Jeyakanthan - Executive Manager Works Delivery  a call on 02 6540 1327 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

Job Description 
To view the job description for this position, please click here. 

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. 
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 6540 1100 to discuss.