Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.
With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.
Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With a $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses.
Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities.
Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney.
We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units.
We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Working Ganger to be part of and lead a small concrete team within our Civil Asset Maintenance section on a permanent, full-time basis.
The team undertakes concrete maintenance and repair works to meet requirements in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
The successful person will lead, direct and supervise a team of Civil Operations Asset Maintenance staff reporting to them.
Qualifications and experience Extensive experience in concrete works including pit construction and laying of stormwater pipesPractical experience in supervising labourers, plant operators and sub-contractorsSound knowledge of the functions of road and drainage maintenance activitiesExperience in operating minor plantClass MR LicenceAppropriate WorkCover Certificates and Licences.Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.
Entry level for this position starts at $1,271.21 per weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety.
We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Closing date: Friday 7 February 2025, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Mark McDonagh on 9839 6000
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