Field Operator (Floodplain)

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• salary - $49,267- $58,752 per annum, plus superannuation
• a 9 day fortnight
• location - South Grafton
• the opportunity to accrue time in lieu

About the role

In the position of Field Operator (Floodplain) you will be required to undertake floodplain construction and maintenance works, including but not limited to floodgate and winch maintenance, pipe laying, concreting, mowing and brush cutting, to ensure high quality maintenance and construction of floodplain infrastructure and to ensure that activities comply with all Work Health and Safety (WH&S) policies and procedures.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Raymond Morgan Supervisor (Floodplain) on 6643 0200.

Closing date

Monday, 30 March 2020 at 11.30 pm (NSW time) daylight savings time.

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au..
• Once you start your online application you cannot save and return later. 
• You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then copy and paste into the fields below.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.  

    For this application you will not be required to supply a resume, only relevant certificate and licences

Council is an EEO employer and indigenous people are encouraged to apply.