Team Member - Carpenter

Waverley Council; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership through Fitn

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Waverley Council in New South Wales is hiring a Team Member – Carpenter to deliver carpentry, maintenance and repair work across council buildings, facilities and public spaces. This hands-on role offers variety, from general repairs to construction and refurbishment projects.

You will join a skilled team, be responsible for safe work practices, and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of the local community.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification applicable to the role.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in an operational service and maintenance environment.
• Must be physically fit and able to apply manual handling techniques.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to delivering quality customer service.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Current WHS General Construction Induction (white) card, or willing to obtain on commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Council assets to ensure safety and functionality.
• Support delivery of best practice maintenance and service improvement across parks, streetscape assets and Council infrastructure.
• Work independently and as part of a team across a wide range of duties in a flexible manner.

Skills

Carpentry

Safe work practices

Manual handling

Customer service

Driver's licence (Class C)

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry

Job description

Join Waverley Council as a Team Member – Carpenter, delivering quality carpentry, maintenance and repair work across Council’s buildings, facilities and public spaces

This hands-on role offers variety, from general repairs and maintenance to construction and refurbishment projects.

• Permanent full time
• 38 hours per week
• Salary –$72,699.43 - $83,604.33 plus 12% Super
• 9- day fortnight
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Contribute to the safety and well-being of the local community
• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

The Role

You’ll work as a part of the skilled team, helping keep Waverley’s community assets safe, functional and well maintained

You will also support the delivery of best practice maintenance and service improvement of Waverley Council's public spaces including parks, streetscape assets, tree management, natural area management and Council infrastructure. The role will work independently and as part of a team applying their skills and trade to a wide range of duties in a flexible manner

About you

• Trade qualification that is applicable to the role
• Demonstrated skills and experience in an operational service and maintenance environment.
• Must be physically fit and able to apply manual handling techniques.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Demonstrated strong commitment to delivering quality customer service.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and members of the public.
• Current WHS General Construction Induction (white) card, or willing to obtain on commencement of employment

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at [e-mail].

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure safety.

Waverley Council acknowledges the Bidiagal, Birrabirragal
and Gadigal people, whotraditionally occupied the Sydney
Coast. We also would like to acknowledge AboriginalElders
both past and present.