- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $76,302 - $85,765 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
- Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way, Bomaderry
- Applications close Sunday, 14 June 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
As part of Council's maintenance team, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality construction, maintenance, and repair of Council's building assets, ensuring they remain safe, fit for purpose, and maintained to the highest standards within budget constraints.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor (Structures), you will play a key role in the delivery of the annual building works program. You will carry out inspections of damaged assets, investigate issues, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions that balance public safety, timelines, and budget requirements.
The main duties of this role include:
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor (Structures) in the delivery of the annual building works program.
- Inform the Maintenance Supervisor of issues impacting the delivery of assigned work.
- Respond to emergencies (breakdowns) during and outside of business hours.
- Carry out inspections of damaged assets, trouble shoot, investigate and problem solve before implementing the most appropriate repair, taking into consideration public risk, time, and budget.
- Investigate/ research and implement appropriate solutions building using cost-effective materials. This will include collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Scope, gain quotes, order, plan and execute works to maintain Council buildings in a safe, fit for purpose state to schedule.
- Maintain accurate records of progress against estimates and agreed timeframes
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Carpentry and Joinery trade certificate.
- A broad range of experience (minimum 6 years as a qualified tradesperson) working in various aspects of the building industry (commercial, industrial, residential).
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the building industry and the requirements of all associated trades.
- Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork NSW)
- Restricted Scaffold certificate or competency
- Class C Driver's License
- Proof of Australian working rights
Our ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on and practical worker who shows initiative and takes a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- Can you briefly describe a job where you had to scope the work, organise materials, and see it through to completion?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close: Sunday, 14 June 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Rixon Russell - Team Supervisor - Structures - 02 4429 3297
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
