Field Officer
Undertake general labouring and other duties ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
Summary about this job
Labourers
Company: Upper Hunter Shire Council
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $23.71 - $26.56 per hour + 25% casual loading
Phone: +61-7-8677-2974
Fax: +61-3-8005-9451
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Detail information about job Field Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career opportunities
- A range of salary sacrifice options
Scone, Merriwa & Murrurundi
The Role
Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to undertake the positions.
The successful Field Officer candidates will undertake general labouring and other duties ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
What You Will Need
All applicants must possess a current drivers licence and experience in the operation and maintenance of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment. A class MR licence and/or experience and current competency in the operation of backhoe, skidsteer or front end loader is desirable.
Salary Range
The salary range for the Field Officer position is $901.30 -F $1009.50 per 38 hour week ($23.71 - $26.56 per hour) plus 25% casual loading.
Other conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and procedures.
Closing Date: 4pm on Monday, 16 July 2018.
Enquiries and Further Information: Trevor Wilson, Parks & Facilities Coordinator on 02 6540 1165.
Medium Plant Operator: Peter Warden, Works Supervisor - Construction on 02 6540 1170.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
About Us
The Upper Hunter region, known as the horse capital of Australia, provides a quality rural lifestyle on the edge of the magnificent Hunter Valley wine regions and within easy range of Newcastle and Sydney. The Upper Hunter is a vibrant, thriving and friendly rural community encompassing the towns of Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Aberdeen. Our pristine unspoiled landscape is picture perfect and supports many well developed equine and agricultural industries. The area boasts an extensive range of recreational activities and a full range of quality educational, cultural, social and sporting services.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. Council supports and encourages career development and personal and professional growth for our employees. We also appreciate the importance of work/life balance.
Benefits of working for Council include flexible work arrangements, career opportunities, a range of salary sacrifice options and rewards for performance. Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and is a smoke free workplace.