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About Narrabri Shire

Narrabri Shire is an exciting area of regional NSW with plenty to offer anyone wishing to pursue a vibrant and busy country lifestyle. The expansive blue sky, stunning mountain ranges, scenic water ways and fresh air will encourage you to explore and share your experiences from this diverse area.

Why Work for Council?

Narrabri Shire Council is one of the largest employers in Narrabri Shire, offering an extensive array of employment opportunities in interesting positions. We employ over 200 staff and value their contribution to the shire. To retain our staff, we have some competitive working conditions, which include Financial Benefits, Work / Life Balance, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Training and Career Development, Employee Assistance Program, Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives and more.

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Maintenance Officer (Saleyards and Airport) - Secondment Opportunity

Job No: NSC748
Location: Narrabri

  • 9-month Secondment Opportunity
  • $1,382.51 - $1,529.81 per week, plus superannuation

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Officer (Saleyards and Airport) to join the Commercial Services team. This role will assist the Airport Coordinator to maintain Council’s Airport and complete general maintenance duties at the Narrabri Saleyards and central Depot.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining airside facilities to ensure serviceability and compliance of aircraft movement areas.
  • Undertaking aircraft refueling operations and fuel quality control checks as required.
  • Maintaining Saleyards including but not limited to building/yard/water trough repairs and maintenance, fencing repairs, cleaning of saleyard facilities and amenities.

For further information please refer to the attached Position Description.

About You

  • You will have the ability to work independently, problem solve, prioritise tasks and work to schedules.
  • You will have experience in the operation of small plant and equipment such as tractors, mowers and brush cutters.
  • You will have or be in the process of acquiring a Airport Reporting Officer Certificate (ARO) and a Works Safety Officer Certificate (WSO).

Further Enquirires
Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to David Perry, Manager Commercial Services (02) 6799 6866.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you!

1. Complete the information below as requested
2. Click ‘APPLY’
3. Attach your resume and covering letter
4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Closing Date for Applications

This position closes at 5:00pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit for our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all people within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.

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