Job Vacancies

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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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Senior Executive Level (2 positions)
Personal Assistant & Senior Administrative Support Officer

• Salary: $47,276 to $53,185 pa plus superannuation (Grade 11, Band 2, Level 2)
• Two positions available
• High profile PA & senior admin roles
• Access to Variable Working Hours
• Long Service Leave after 5 years

These roles provide a high level of support to the Director of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Group and the General Managers Office/Assistant General Manager respectively. Both roles require great organisational skills, as well as first class interpersonal skills. You must have a pro-active approach and have the ability to multi-task whilst upholding a professional attitude. The ideal candidates will have senior level administrative experience in a busy and confidential work environment.

Information packages are available on the link below. Please direct any enquiries to Lisa Ruyg, Human Resources Coordinator on 02 4429 3229 (Ref No. 40895E).

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Casual Attendant Leisure Centre (Learn to Swim) – Northern / Central / Southern Leisure Centres

• Salary: $22.56 per hour to $25.39 per hour (Grade 3, Band 1, Level 2)

• Uniform provided
• Multi-faceted role

Council is seeking suitably qualified applicants to deliver first class customer service to the community in an aquatic environment within our three Leisure Centres. We are looking for individuals to provide Learn to Swim classes to fully develop the participant’s level of water safety and swimming ability and also to provide lifeguard services. Essential to this position is a current Senior First Aid Certificate, current AustSwim Certificate – Teacher of Water Safety and a current RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Licence.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Leisure Services Administration on 4429 3153 (Ref No. 40946E).

Enquiries: Shanna Fuz – Northern Leisure Manager on 4422 7744, Glenn Wright – Central Leisure Manager on 4441 7722 or Leigh O’Brien – Southern Leisure Manager on 4455 3132.

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Electrical / Instrument Technician

Salary: $943.10 to $1056.40 p.a., plus super – includes allowances (Grade 11, Band 2, Level 2)
• Access to work / life balance initiatives
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 9 day fortnight

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the permanent/full time position of Process Control Technician (Electrical/Instrument Technician). Duties include:

• Completing projects of varying complexity including a diverse range of instrumentation including level and flow, chemical dosing, telemetry and SCADA systems
• Maintenance and repair of process control equipment
• Work locations include Council’s water & wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations, reservoirs and communication sites.

Applicants will need to meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible for this position.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Michelle Gubb on 0244293395 (Ref No. 40917e).

Enquiries: Ken Walsh - 0244 293834 or 0416 275720.

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Trainee Maintenance Officer (Aboriginal)

• Salary: $412.90 to $690.00 p.w. plus superannuation (Grade T2 – T6)
• Study leave and financial assistance available as per Local Govt (State) Award 2007

Council is looking for a motivated candidate, keen to gain a qualification by taking up a traineeship in the construction field. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Works Team Leader of the Holiday Haven Tourist Parks to assist in construction and maintenance at the Holiday Haven Tourist parks across the Shoalhaven, whilst studying to achieve a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

Trainees will be required to learn and perform a range of duties in an outdoor environment which will include labouring and manual handling duties such as construction, demolition, concreting, grounds development and erection of pre-fabricated items.

Note: This is a full-time trainee position for 2 years. Aboriginals are eligible for this position as authorised by Shoalhaven City Council’s EEO Management Plan and Aboriginal Employment Strategy in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Michelle Burke from Habitat Personnel on (02) 4422 4222 (Ref No. 40776E).

Enquiries: Michelle Burke – (02) 4422 4222.

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Design Engineer

• Salary: $61241 to $72996 p.a. (Grade 16, Band 3, Level 2)
• Access to Variable Working hours
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to Leaseback Vehicle

Applications for the position of Design Engineer in the Project Delivery Section are invited from suitably qualified persons and will be accepted up to 26th March 2010. The position is based in Council’s Administrative office, Nowra. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team that takes pride in delivering a broad range of infrastructure projects to a high professional standard. You will have the opportunity to develop your personal experience in exciting and diverse projects, while also enjoying the significant lifestyle benefits that the Shoalhaven area has to offer.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Mary Manley on (02) 44293224 (Ref No. 40354E).

Enquiries: Cliff Harris – (02) 44293378.

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Communication Site Coordinator

• Salary: $56,394 to $63,445 p.a., plus super (Grade 14, Band 3, Level 2)
• Additional Market Salary Component $3,120 p.a.
• Access to leaseback vehicle
• Access to variable working hours

Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to oversee the operation of its telecommunications facilities across the Shoalhaven. This position requires telecommunication technical skills (radio and electronic systems) and operates with a high level of autonomy. Council offers opportunities for career enhancement and skills development.

Information packages are available on the link below, or contact Michelle Gubb on 0244293395 (Ref No. 40955e).

Enquiries: John Rushton - 0244293316.

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Personal Assistant & Senior Administrative Support Officer	12th March 2010
Casual Attendant Leisure Centre (Learn to Swim) - Northern/Central/Southern Leisure Centres	19th March 2010
Electrical/Instrument Technician	19th March 2010
Trainee Maintenance Officer (Aboriginal)	22nd March 2010
Design Engineer	26th March 2010
Communication Site Coordinator	6th April 2010