Mechanical Project Officer (Remote)

Mechanical Project Officer | Central Coast Council TAS | Australia

Want to provide technical support to high value mechanical infrastructure? Do you love to identify unique solutions to problems? We are currently seeking a new Mechanical Project Officer and if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.

• Assist in the development and implementing innovative solutions to complex mechanical issues
• Work in a dynamic and service focused team
• Leaseback Vehicle/Vehicle Allowance

About the role

The role of Mechanical Project Officer is responsible for supporting project initiatives and technical support for the planning, installation, commissioning, and asset management associated with water pumping stations, sewage pump stations, treatment plants and all other mechanical aspects for Council’s Water and Sewer Infrastructure.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III qualification in Engineering – Mechanical, Project Administration or related field, OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence.
• A current Confined Space Entry Certificate.
• A valid Construction General Induction Card – NSW SafeWork or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a Mechanical project management-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience performing mechanical support services in a Water and Sewer or related field.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role. To access this, please click “Apply”.

Other important information

• The salary range for this position ranges between $85.8k – $103k plus 11.5% superannuation.
• This is a Permanent full-time role.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role – 2 days work from home and 3 days on site.
• This role is located at the Erina Works Depot.
• Successful candidates will be required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical.

A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, either an alternate pre-used vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week ($10,780.12 per annum) is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you – volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

What to know more?

The contact person for this role is Thomas Meany, Mechanical Electrical Project Lead. You can contact them on 0483 198 477 or on email at thomas.meany@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 10 November 2024.

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