Truck Driver/Labourer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and 4 major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

We are looking for a Truck Driver/Labourer to work in the Eurobodalla Shire, based from Moruya Depot! Your main duties will include:

• Operating as the primary truck driver within the team.
• Assisting the team in completing construction/maintenance Works projects.
• Physical labour and other construction/maintenance manual tasks.
• Supporting other staff, contractors and sub-contractors and providing customer service to the public.

About you

We want someone who enjoys working outdoors and has experience in construction and/or maintenance environments, who can competently drive the truck and other general plant machinery operations. Your great attitude, common sense and ability to work in a team will be a standout! To be the candidate of choice, your application should show examples of the following:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction (or similar) (or willingness to work towards) and relevant experience in construction and maintenance environments.
• Must hold a minimum Class MR Driver’s License.
• Willingness to do physical labouring tasks.
• Good oral and written literacy and numeracy skills.
• Open to completing training opportunities with Council assistance!

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $2,593.04 to $2,794.97 gross per fortnight comprising:

• $2,287.76 to $2,468.86 base salary
• $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• $267.44 to $288.27 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Three days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Greg Knight on 0417 049 911.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 9 February 2025.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.