Georges River Council

Operations Specialist – Qualified Trades – Carpenter

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

About the Role 

This role will report to an Operations Leader and work independently or as part of a maintenance team carrying out a variety of duties as required in a safe and efficient manner to deliver prompt and reliable and professional service to the community.  

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-time
• The perfect work life balance - enjoy a rewarding 4 day working week
• 36 hours per week worked over 4 consecutive days (Monday to Thursday)
• Salary from $64,674.67 - $74,935.07 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Uniform, PPE and all equipment provided
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Long Service Leave after five years
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification/trade certificate and demonstrated experience in Carpentry or Joinery. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. 

The successful candidate will have

• Certificate III Trade Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience working independently and working within a team environment
• Experience in providing qualified trade maintenance services and a demonstrated ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills
• Computer literate

For further information on key accountabilities, or required skills, experience and qualifications, please refer to the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

If you would like further information on this role, please call Nick Knight, Coordinator City Maintenance on 02 9330 6002.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 26 May 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.