Bega Valley Shire Council

Mechanical Trades Team Member

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced individual to participate in the delivery of mechanical maintenance, repair and capital works associated with water and sewerage assets.

As a Mechanical Trades Team Member, you will be responsible for conducting inspections to assess the performance and condition of water and sewerage infrastructure. In emergency situations, you will respond promptly to address issues. Your role includes preparing requisitions for equipment and materials, as well as providing technical information and advice to both staff and contractors.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a trade qualification in Mechanical Fitter/Welder, other relevant mechanical trade, or is commited to undertake formal study to attain the appropriate qualification.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Well-developed water and sewer mechanical fault finding, analytical and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of a personal computer and the associated use of Microsoft software packages including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Satisfactory oral and written communication skills including detailed interpretation and explanation of plans, drawings and schedules.
• Two (2) years’ recent relevant experience in the servicing of water and sewer assets. (Indicative.)

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,293.14 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,333.10 per week base salary
• $153.31 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Commuter use vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Ken Watson - Maintenance Coordinator on 0436 858 245.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 20 May 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.