General Operational

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba, Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Performance-based salary increases

Annual award increase

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council seeks reliable General Operational staff for civil infrastructure work in the Katoomba area. You will perform labouring, maintenance and construction tasks supporting transport and public access networks.

Role involves road/footpath work, drainage, traffic control, and operation of plant and hand tools. Emphasis on safety, teamwork and delivering quality community service.

Qualifications

• WHS General Construction Induction (White Card) required.
• Current Class C Driver Licence required.
• Experience in civil construction, civil maintenance, landscaping, outdoor maintenance or willingness to learn.
• Experience operating small plant and equipment including hand-held tools and machinery.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to achieving operational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members and the public.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures and maintain attention to detail.
• Competent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Willingness to obtain additional licences, tickets and competencies relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Road and drainage maintenance, pothole repairs, footpath construction and maintenance.
• Stormwater infrastructure works, concreting, weed management, roadside furniture repairs.
• Traffic control activities and operation of plant, tools and equipment.
• Complete work records, maintain equipment and follow safe work practices.
• Contribute to high-quality service delivery for the community.

Education

WHS General Construction Induction (White Card)

Tools

Class C Driver Licence

Job description

We are seeking reliable and safety-focused General Operational employees to join our Civil
Infrastructure Planning and Delivery team. In this role, you will undertake a variety of labouring,
maintenance and construction activities supporting Council's Transport and Public Access
network. Responsibilities include road and drainage maintenance, pothole repairs, footpath
construction and maintenance, stormwater infrastructure works, concreting, weed
management, roadside furniture repairs, traffic control activities and the operation of plant,
tools and equipment. You will also be responsible for completing work records, maintaining
equipment, following safe work practices and contributing to high-quality service delivery for
our community.

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, a willingness to follow instructions, a team
player, proven experience in maintenance activities or a willingness to obtain. The successful
applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service,
together with the ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.

You must have:

• WHS General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience in civil construction, civil maintenance, landscaping, outdoor maintenance or a willingness to learn.
• Experience operating small plant and equipment including hand-held tools and machinery.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to achieving operational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members and members of the public.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures and maintain attention to detail.
• Competent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Willingness to obtain additional licences, tickets and competencies relevant to the role.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $54,601 gross per annum
+ adverse working conditions allowance of $1,189.62 gross per annum
+ 12% superannuation
+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Dom Smith on 0414 195 722.

Closing date: Sunday, 29 November 2026