Lithgow City Council

Concreter/Carpenter

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Concreter/Carpenter to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Urban Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and the construction of Council's infrastructure and assets as required. Works undertaken in this role may be in a small team or work in conjunction with other Council teams to complete tasks. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Construction and maintenance of concrete footpaths and driveways.
• Construction and maintenance of stormwater pits, headwalls and inlets and laying of stormwater pipes.
• Construction and maintenance of kerb and guttering.
• Setting up general formwork, steel fixing, pouring and finishing concrete.
• Maintain, repair and construct Council fences including man proof fences, security fences, brick fences, timber fences and gate.
• Installation and repair of footpath paving.
• Minor building maintenance eg. carpentry repairs, roofing repairs, cladding repairs.
• Other works as directed by the Works Coordinator that are in the skills and training of the person in the position.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Trade qualifications and/or relevant experience in concreting and/or Building and Construction Industry.
• WHS Induction for General Construction Ticket (Whitecard)
• Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow)
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and completing general concrete works.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Chainsaw Ticket
• First Aid Ticket
• Explosive Power Tools Ticket
• Confined Spaces Ticket
• LR/MR Drivers Licence
• Experience in setting out works using a survey level.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,142.50 and $1,263.25 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 5 June 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com