About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role: A fantastic opportunity has become available within Civic Services, for the position of Civic Maintenance Team Member. This a permanent full-time position As the Civic Maintenance Team Member you will work primarily with the Open Space and Facilities Team in South West Rocks involved in the maintenance of Council’s civic infrastructure in South West Rocks open space areas but may also be required to work with other Open Space and Facilities Teams within the Kempsey Shire as directed. The position involves working on a rotating roster including work on weekends and Public Holidays. For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. About You: To be successful in this role you be able to demonstrate work experience relevant to the role including and not limited to: Cleaning and civic maintenance duties Experience in open space maintenance activities Demonstrated understanding of operation and maintenance of mowers, whipper snippers and other relevant equipment General handyperson skills and the ability to use a range of hand and power tools You will hold relevant tickets and accreditations e.g., Chemical Application, First Aid, Crosscut Chainsaw, Ride-on Mower Accreditation preferred, as well as hold a current driver licence and construction induction certificate, You should possess excellent verbal and written communication, have proven ability to be an active and effective member of a team and be customer service focused. Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: A permanent full-time position, A rotating roster including work on weekends and Public Holidays. Weekly salary of $1,182.82 to $1,331.30 (plus superannuation). Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities. Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required. A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast. Interested? Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume. Applications Close: COB Thursday, 11 September 2025 Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Have questions? Please contact Steve Pellen, Coordinator Civic Services for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200. Please Note : Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application. Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Position Description
