Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• Permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $98,180 - $117,081 plus superannuation, per annum. The salary available is negotiated based on relevant skills and qualifications with a market allowance for the next two years up to $137,081 and is inclusive of Civil Liability Allowance for the right candidate.
• location - South Grafton
• access to vehicle lease arrangement
• flexible working arrangements
• enjoy the benefits of Flex time
• access to fitness passport
• relocation assistance available

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as an Engineer on our Civil Services Maintenance Team? Do you like a variety of work across a wide geographic area? If you are interested in the Asset management of roads, storm water and other transport infrastructure assets, apply to join Clarence Valley Council’s Civil Services team for the opportunity grow your skills in one of the most scenic, beautiful and geographically diverse areas of New South Wales.

We are seeking an applicant that is friendly, innovative and brings an energetic attitude to our Civil Maintenance team.

In this position you will be required to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Council’s Civil Services Maintenance works from the development of forward works programs to the delivery of works through management and leadership of the maintenance team as well as liaising and negotiation with Government Agencies, members of the public and other sections of Council. Our Civil Services team have a very diverse role; we maintain approx. 2500km of road network across a large geographical area as well as bridges, storm water, footpaths, cycleways, boat ramps, and much more.

We offer a great work / life balance, and STRIVE to make the Clarence Valley a community full of opportunity.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Devin Simpson, Manager Civil Services on (02) 6640 3555.

Closing date

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.