Job Vacancies

Current positions	Closing Date
Trainee Engineer - 2 positions	1st December 2008
Counter Services Officer (Aboriginal)	5th December 2008
Engineering Management Opportunity	10th December 2008
Cartographer/Technician	12th December 2008
Communications/Security/CCTV/Data - Supervisor	12th December 2008
Strategic Planning Opportunities	19th December 2008

Please Note:
Address your applications to the General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, Nowra, 2541 and mark the envelope “Confidential - (Position) Job Application.”

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Trainee Engineer - 2 Positions

Fixed Term period for up to 12 weeks & will conclude 1 week prior to Uni Session One 2009

• Salary: $700.80 to $801.00 pw + superannuation (Grade T7 to T10, Band 1, Level 1)
• Exposure to a wide variety of engineering projects
• Summer Work Experience with South Coast location

Shoalhaven City Council has two positions available representing an excellent opportunity to compliment your civil or environmental engineering studies and vocational experience across a broad range of engineering fields.
The successful candidates will work in traffic engineering, construction management and land subdivision. This will allow you to gain a broad understanding of each sector in order to see where your interests and strengths lie.

One position requires successful completion of 2nd year studies and one position requires successful completion of 3rd year studies.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Lisa Ruyg on (02) 4429 3229 (Ref No. 38932)

Counter Services Officer (Aboriginal) - Permanent part-time

• Salary: $734.40 to $826.20 per week (pro-rata), plus super (Grade 7, Band 1, Level 3)

If you possess excellent customer service skills together with the ability to communicate effectively, a position is available within Council’s Counter Services Unit. Clerical and cashiering duties including the use of computers and office equipment are a component of this position.

Note: This is a permanent part-time position, 15 hours per week (3 hours per day). Shoalhaven City Council considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Cindy Holmes from Habitat Personnel on 4422 4222 (Ref No. 38867).

Engineering Management Opportunity

• Salary: $84,000 to $94,000 per annum plus super and leaseback motor vehicle
• Asset Maintenance Manager
• Outstanding opportunity for career progression and enhancement
• Opportunity to work on a diversified portfolio of infrastructure projects

This is a great opportunity for a senior level Civil Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary group responsible for the delivery of Maintenance and Building Programs to the City of Shoalhaven. The diversity of the Shoalhaven provides opportunities to experience a wide range of infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will also include supporting Council’s role in bushfire and local emergency management. Salary component will be based on experience but will be in a range of $84 000 - $94,000 per annum.

Applicants for the position of Asset Maintenance Manager may also be considered for future engineering opportunities arising within the next six months. These opportunities will have a salary component of $72,000 to $80,500 per annum.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Jan Marshall on 02 4429 3218 (Ref No. 38876). Enquiries: Paul Collins – 02 4429 3302.

Cartographer/Technician

• Salary: $801.00 to $964.47 per week, plus super (Grade 9, Band 2, Level 1)
• Access to Variable Working Hours
• Long Service Leave available after 5 years

A Full-Time permanent position exists with Council’s Strategic Planning Group. This position assists in developing and maintaining Council’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and undertaking Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) which requires a high level of competency and accuracy. Good organisational skills are essential so that work is completed in a timely manner. Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a field covering preparation and/or presentation of town planning mapping are required.

Information packages are available on the link below or contact Mandy Holmes on (02) 4429 3478 (Ref No. 38924). Enquiries: Kaye Bone – (02) 4429 3490.

Communications/Security/CCTV/Data - Supervisor

• Salary: $1094.20 to $1230.95 (Grade 15, Band 2, Level 3)
• Access to variable working hours.
• Access to leaseback vehicle.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Shoalcom Supervisor within the Communications section of Council. This rewarding hands-on position is responsible for managing a small team involved in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment including Mobile radio and radio networks, CCTV and security alarm systems, data cabling, and vehicle installations. The work is situated over the whole Shoalhaven City Council region. The successful applicant will be required to consult with internal and external customers, direct work to contractors, provide quotations, monitor and control budgets and train staff.

Information packages are available on the link below contact Michelle Gubb on 0244 293395 (Ref No. 38941). Enquiries: Brian Shearing 0244 293800 or 0412-177361.

Strategic Planning Opportunities

• Salary Range: $55,789 to $73,544 per annum plus super
• 1 x Senior Project Planner
• 1 x Senior Strategic Planner (Contributions)
• 1 x Strategic Planner
• Leaseback Available for Senior Planners

Contribute towards the sustainable development of the Shoalhaven. Community growth and evolving strategic planning projects within the Shoalhaven have provided great opportunities for planners interested in expanding their career base. The diversity of the Shoalhaven provides opportunities to experience a wide range of planning issues. Salary level offered will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Janet Smith on 02 4429 3471 (Ref No. 38948). Enquiries: Gordon Clark – 02 4429 3355.

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