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Civil Crew Members
Job No:
SHELL1273
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Build the city with us! We're hiring driven civil works professionals to shape Shellharbour's future!
We're looking for hands-on crew members to play a role in building and maintaining the city's infrastructure. The team works outdoors on tasks such as repairing roads, placing and finishing concrete, shared pathways and kerb and gutters, maintain and repair drainage systems and install street furniture. The job involves using tools and equipment, following safety procedures and working as part of a team to keep the city's assets in good working conditions and looking its best. It’s physical, practical work that directly improves the community’s everyday environment.
The positions are based at the Services Depot in Oak Flats, our Works and Services team is known for its inclusive and supportive culture, delivering a wide range of essential services to the community. These roles report to the Team Coordinator, Civil Maintenance and operate within a close-knit crew. Occasionally, you’ll lend a hand to other Works and Services teams, contributing to a variety of Council projects across the city.
Experience in maintaining public infrastructure, such as roads, footpaths, drainage and street furniture will be highly valued.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
What we offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- 2 x permanent full-time positions, 38 hours per week, with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
- 1 x temporary full-time position, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight. (Fixed term contract until 27 July 2027).
- Commencing salary range from $58,042 - $61,595 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
- An Adverse Working Conditions Allowance (Level 1) of $19.49 per week in accordance with the applicable award
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as, long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note: You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment
Interview Schedule:
- Group practical session interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 16 October 2025.
- Candidates who successfully progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend second interview during the week commencing 20 October 2025.
Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 11:30pm.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Aaron Smith, Team Supervisor, Maintenance Programs on (02) 4221 6199.
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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;
We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.
Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.
Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.
To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.
