Senior Building and Signs Officer - Fixed term Contract
Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in ensuring buildings and signage are safe, compliant, and presented to a high standard?
Upper Lachlan Shire Council is looking for a committed Senior Building and Signs Officer to join our Infrastructure team on a fixed-term contract from 1 June to 31 August 2027. In this hands-on role, you will guide the day-to-day work of building maintenance and signage and support team members to undertake work efficiently, effectively and safely.
What's on Offer:
- 38 hour week on the basis of a 9 day fortnight Crookwell location with regular travel within Upper Lachlan Shire
- Fortnightly RDO for work-life balance
- Corporate uniform
- Salary range starts at $1352.13 - $1529.85 per week + superannuation (Grade 10 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)
What You'll Do:
- Plan, update and arrange work plans, material lists, WHS documentation and undertake or allocate work tasks and identify improvements to work systems and processes Direct and undertake day-to-day activities of building maintenance and signage works to ensure organisational, management and legislative requirements are met
- Assessment of buildings or structures to prepare and prioritise defects.
- General tasks to support council buildings and operations.
- Ensure safe work practices including the development and implementation of safe work method statements, risk assessments, injury and incident reporting and any other work health and safety requirements/obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act
- Control traffic at worksites, including the placement of signs, lights and barriers, in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and standards
- Maintain adopted policies, procedures, processes and systems of work, and hold team members accountable to apply them when carrying out their work
What You'll Bring:
- Certificate III in Carpentry.
- Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in building maintenance works and signage systems.
- A semi-developed understanding of Australian Standards and the National Construction Codes and their application to buildings.
- Ability to assess and solve issues relating to buildings, structures, fixtures and staff.
- Ability to competently use hand and power tools to achieve desired outcomes to a high standard.
- Proven track record leading and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation; and research and information analysis to facilitate understanding and/or decision-making
- Traffic controller certification desired.
- WHS General Construction Induction (White) card.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
To apply for this job go to: https://upperlachlancareers.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6893099. Applications close 29 May 2026