Works Officer – Full Time | Based in Swansea or Triabunna, TAS
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – Works Department
Are you a practical, safety-conscious worker with experience in construction, maintenance, or public space works? Do you hold a HR licence? If so, we want to hear from you!
This is your opportunity to join a close-knit team and contribute to real projects that make a difference in your community - while working across some of Tasmania’s most beautiful coastal regions.
About the role
We’re looking for full-time Works Officers to join our Works Department, primarily based in Swansea or Triabunna with work also occurring across Bicheno and Coles Bay. This hands-on role involves a wide range of civil and maintenance work across public facilities, roads, and parks.
Your day could involve:
- Operating machinery like loaders, rollers, excavators
- General maintenance of towns, roads, parks, and cemeteries
- Traffic management, vegetation control, and manual labour
- Assisting with minor construction and public space upgrades
- Ensuring safe work practices and reporting hazards promptly
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence or higher
- White Card & First Aid Certificate
- Experience in interpreting technical instructions
- Strong WHS awareness and WHS commitment
- Good communication and the ability to follow instructions
Highly desirable:
- HR Truck Licence
- VOC or RII for multiple plant/machinery types
- 3+ years of senior experience in plant operations, particularly excavator operating
- Additional certifications (Dogging, Chainsaw, Chemical Handling, etc.)
Why work with us?
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is nestled on the stunning central East Coast of Tasmania!
Our vibrant community of around 5,000 residents in winter and 12,000 in summer, thrives amid breathtaking natural beauty. There really is no better place to live, work, and play than the naturally beautiful East Coast of Tasmania. Home to 6 main townships, the region boasts incredible National Parks, it’s a gourmet haven of local fare and home to one of Australia’s greatest road trips—the Great Eastern Drive, and offers an idyllic, relaxed lifestyle.
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Work-life balance: This role allows you to enjoy our beautiful rural location and relaxed natural environment while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
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Community and connection: Find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
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Rural lifestyle: Embrace the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
Additional Benefits to you!
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As per the Glamorgan Spring Bay (GSBC) Enterprise Agreement, GSBC currently contributes 6.5% superannuation in addition to the legislated minimum superannuation contribution of 12%. This additional 6.5% can be taken as salary.
Please visit our website for an application pack which includes a copy of hte position description.