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Job No: ISC313 Location: Ashford

Applications are invited for the positions of General Assistant, based at Council's Ashford Works Depot. The successful applicants shall be a member of the North Section, and be responsible for the satisfactory execution of general road maintenance and construction duties.

Applicants should address the following selection criteria:
Essential

Qualifications

NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent;
NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
Traffic Control Work Training Card (Safe Work NSW and/or Certification);
Safe Work NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card');

Desirable

Qualifications

NSW Class MR Drivers Licence;
National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Dogging (DG);

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 2, Grade 2. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $999.85 to $1,054.90 gross per week. In addition a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.498 per hour will be paid where applicable.

The ordinary hours of work shall be spread between Monday and Friday inclusive and shall not exceed twelve (12) hours in any one day exclusive of unpaid meal breaks or seventy-six (76) hours per fortnight in terms of Clause 19 of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Operations Coordinator, Jay Halloran on (02) 6728 8200.

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 10th January 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

BRETT MCINNES
GENERAL MANAGER

About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.