- Rostered Days Off (9-day Fortnight)
- Aquatic and Fitness membership discount & Fitness Passport
- Learning & development opportunities
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a motivated person to lead one of our Civil Trades Teams. You will assist in managing a team working on a variety of activities across Council’s civil infrastructure. If you have experience in trade related maintenance and would like to make a positive contribution to our community, then you may be just who we are looking for.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like:
• This role leads a team involved with a broad variety of tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of Council’s Civil Infrastructure. This includes trade related tasks such as painting, signage installation and maintenance, street and park furniture installation/repair/replacement, playgrounds, metal and steel fabrication, minor concreting and paving works, fencing, bridge maintenance, drainage repairs, maintenance and construction of retaining structures and other civil trade related duties.
• Allocation of resources to the team to carry out tasks associated with the maintenance, repair, replacement or upgrade of Council’s Civil Infrastructure.
• Supervise the day-to-day management of the team and associated work tasks, ensuring works are completed to standard and within designated timeframes
• Drive and operate plant and equipment
What we are seeking in our new team member:
1. Construction or Building Trade qualification
2. Extensive experience in civil maintenance and construction
3. Demonstrated experience in the supervision and coordination of staff
4. White Card – General Construction Induction
5. NSW Drivers Licence (Class MR)
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay from $82,216.68 to 86,269.04 per annum (excluding superannuation), ‘To and From’ Council vehicle, Health and Wellbeing leave, paid training to retain skills, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, fitness passport, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 28 January 2026. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.
You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working with Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
