Multi-Purpose Labourer Water Sewer

Richmond Valley Council; Evans Head, Casino, Coraki; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a motivated individual to provide high-level service in maintaining, constructing and repairing water, sewer and drainage infrastructure within the Council’s plans. This is a permanent full-time role based in Casino, NSW, with a 76-hour fortnight and salary range advertised.

The successful candidate will join a small team, participate in safety-focused work, and contribute to delivering reliable essential services to our community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Flexibility, adaptability to change, and safety focus are required.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water, sewer and drainage infrastructure in line with Council plans.
• Support maintenance, construction and repair activities as required.
• Ensure safety and vaccination requirements are met.

Skills

Strong communicator

Flexibility

Autonomy

Job description

Permanent Full Time - Casino Location

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.

It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.

Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in local government. We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude and a safety-first focus. You are -

• A strong communicator
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well within a small team and autonomously

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high level of service in the maintenance, construction and repair of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure in line with Council's delivery and operational plans.

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $58,151 to $66,872 pa + 12% superannuation

Contact: David Magner, Overseer Water Sewer.

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.