Leading Hand - General Tradesperson

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Leading Hand General Tradesperson to be a part of our Building Construction and Maintenance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will lead a team of general tradespeople, and be responsible for the maintenance work to our buildings and infrastructure, the distribution of work, and to provide technical advice and supervise general tradespeople.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A minimum qualification for this position is a trade certificate
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience as a qualified tradesperson including the supervision of staff 
• Current Class “C” driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Qualifications of a Post Trade or Advanced Certificate in a related area
• A class MR driver’s licence
• General experience in many building trades
• Strong base knowledge across the building trade
• General building and structure repairs including but not limited to:
  • Carpentry repair Plaster repairs       
  • Floor and wall tiling
  • Masonry and concreting
  • General metal fabrication work including fencing and gates
  • General landscaping repairs.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,396.13 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 12 April 2024, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       Adrian Jackson on 9839 6276

Internal ref:              BCC180