Permanent / Full Time
Salary: $68,489 - $76,980 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
Additional $1,013.48 gross p.a. Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9 day fortnight
Based out of the Ulladulla Works Depot, Deering Street Ulladulla
Applications close Monday, 29 June 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a skilled Maintenance Officer (Carpenter) to join our Holiday Haven Tourist Parks team. This is a practical, hands‑on role where no two days are the same - from building and repairs to landscaping, concreting and general park upkeep.

As a Maintenance Officer (Carpenter), you'll carry out a range of construction and maintenance tasks across all Holiday Haven Tourist Parks. This includes everything from repairing buildings and installing park infrastructure, to concreting, fencing, drainage work, general carpentry, landscaping, painting and vegetation control.

Other key responsibilities of this role include:

Quotation and ordering of material
Coordination and monitoring of Trainee Maintenance Officer and contractors
Operation and maintenance of small to medium plant
Asset inspection and reporting
Completion of standard forms, timesheets, plant returns, WHS documentation, required to keep an accurate work diary
Coordinate contractors confirming scope, programming and quality of work
Use computer software to schedule and monitor works, including the completion of pre start vehicle checks and risk assessments

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

Certificate III in Carpentry or relevant demonstrated experience
Class C Drivers Licence
Minimum 5 years construction/maintenance industry experience
Demonstrated competence and accuracy in interpreting detailed/formal plans
Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate work activities on a project site
Proof of right to work in Australia

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship. They will consistently demonstrates our core values of Respect, Integrity, Adaptability and Collaboration, approaching each task with professionalism and a positive attitude in their day-to-day tasks.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
What is your understanding of Work Health and Safety and how will you contribute to maintaining a positive safety culture?
Please outline your experience in construction or maintenance industry (e.g., carpentry, concreting, repairs, landscaping, general maintenance).

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •253.

Applications Close: Monday, 29 June 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mathew Lee - Works & Projects Officer - 02 4429

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

Generous leave entitlements
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Option of flexitime for indoor staff
9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
Flexible and remote working arrangements
Novated lease arrangements available
Opportunities for professional development and training
Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.