About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityAwarded Employer of Choice in 2019 and 2021, our Water & Sewer department have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our Engineering Trades Team.Reporting to the Team Leader Mechanical, the Mechanical Fitter will actively participate as part of the team in the installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of water supply and wastewater mechanical infrastructure, assets and equipment to Council and industry best-practice standards, for the benefit of the Kempsey Shire community.Please note: It is a requirement of this position to participate in a rotating roster for after hours on-call duties.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you will possess trade qualifications within the mechanical engineering trades field; relevant SafeWork NSW certificates and licences; experience in the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repairs of water and sewerage pumping equipment and infrastructure; and proven ability to work in an environment containing raw sewerage, confined spaces, and heights.You will also possess a demonstrated knowledge of Work, Health and Safety; proven ability to use a computer including mobile devices and software applications; and adequate literacy and numeracy skills to meet the positions requirements. Key accountabilities include Actively participate in the Engineering Trades Team to complete the installation, maintenance, repairs and upgrades to Council’s Water and Sewer assets.Complete engineering works without supervision including but not limited to pumping system maintenance and repairs, basic engineering design and fabrication, machining, preventative maintenance and repairs to water treatment process equipment, condition assessment and hand/power tool operation.The ability to carry out work at heights and/or in confined space environments on Water and Wastewater infrastructure What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 38 hours per week with 9-day fortnightEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1306.44 to $1470.42 (plus 10% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Phil Veneris on 0427 911 101. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 10 April 2022 at 4pm.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
AUD
West Kempsey
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