Join RVC's Asset Delivery and Projects team!

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s infrastructure in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate, service and maintain a variety of plant and equipment in a safe and effective manner within the limits of the machine for a range of activities including but not limited to general earthworks, roadworks construction and maintenance, concrete and drainage works.
• Carry out work within the vicinity of underground and overhead services in accordance with utility providers duty of care.
• Use various attachments associated with the machinery including laser levelling equipment for trenching and drainage.
• Assist set out works, establish line and level from reference points fixed by others and carry out ongoing checks of the accuracy of the works being undertaken during a project.
• Provide coaching and support of team members in the correct use of plant and equipment, assisting in the internal verification of competency processes.
• Contribute to programming and delivery of routine works in collaboration with supervisor, utilise administration skills to complete any documentation required.
• Contribute to implementing innovative work practices and procedures whilst maximising utilisation of resources.
• Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the team to ensure a safe work place for our people by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans and any other documentation required for the successful delivery of capital and maintenance works.

About You 

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Asset Delivery and Projects Team. You are -

• Equipped with a safety-first focus and proactive with safety issues and initiatives
• Able to juggle competing priorities on a daily basis in a safe and compliant way
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate III Civil Construction or equivalent OR a minimum of three (3) nationally accredited competencies in plant
• Class HR Driver Licence
• Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for Stabiliser Operation
• Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for Spreader
• General Construction Induction (WHS White Card)
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans
• Nationally accredited certificate for Work Near Overhead Powerlines
• SafeWork approved High Risk Licence for DG – Dogging

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $62,764 to $72,176 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 15 December 2024

Contact: Daniel Rowlands, Manager Asset Delivery and Projects - 0427 308 783

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

1. Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.