Job Description
Break O’Day Council is currently seeking to appoint two full-time Municipal Workers to strengthen our Works Department teams. One role will be based in the St Helens Town Maintenance Crew and the other within the St Marys/Fingal Valley Crew. These positions are vital to maintaining and improving the presentation, safety, and functionality of our local infrastructure, including roads, stormwater systems, parks, reserves, and town amenities. As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality services to our communities across the municipality, these roles support the maintenance of public spaces, ensuring our assets are safe, functional, and well-presented.The people we are looking for.
We are seeking two team-oriented individuals who take pride in physical outdoor work and has a proactive, respectful, and safety-conscious approach. The ideal candidates will be experienced in operating machinery and plant used in municipal maintenance.
Desirable qualities include experience with roadworks, parks and reserves maintenance, concrete laying, and traffic control. A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a willingness to participate in after-hours rosters are essential, along with the physical capability to meet the role’s demands.
Hours
The minimum hours of work for this position are 76 hours per fortnight. Specifically, your normal hours will be Monday to Thursday (8.5hrs) from 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday (8hrs) from 7.30am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and a regular Rostered Day off (RDO) approx. every two weeks.
To facilitate safe efficient work practices, start and finish times may be varied between 7:00am and 7:00pm by mutual agreement.
Pay
The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful Applicant. The position has been classified as Municipal Worker Level 4A under the Break O’Day Council Enterprise Agreement 2018. Currently this provides for a minimum salary entry point of $65,956.30 Per annum, pro rata for part time.
The council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.
Applying:
Expressions of Interest will be accepted until 5pm Friday 8 August 2025. (Limited positions are available).
TO APPLY: You will need to complete the selection criteria and other documents on the BOD Council website here. We can provide free assistance to help you complete your application, just email us at admin@bodec.org.au