General Tradesperson X 2 at Council Jobs

Job Description:

Latest job information from Council Jobs for the position of General Tradesperson X 2. If the General Tradesperson X 2 vacancy in Blacktown NSW matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking two skilled General Tradespersons to join our dynamic Building Construction and Maintenance team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will collaborate with over 200 qualified tradespeople across a range of disciplines, contributing towards delivering projects and the ongoing maintenance of our assets.

With approximately 500 buildings owned by Council, including commercial, industrial and residential properties, you will play a key role in ensuring the upkeep and functionality of these facilities, along with other infrastructure.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A minimum qualification for this position is a trade certificate
• Solid work experience as a qualified tradesperson including the supervision of staff
• Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Qualifications of a Post Trade or Advanced Certificate in a related area
• Current class MR driver's licence
• General experience in various building trades
• Strong base knowledge across the building trade
• General building and structure repairs skills including but not limited to:
  • Plaster and Gyprock repairs
  • Floor and wall tiling
  • Masonry and concreting
  • General metal fabrication work including fencing and gate
  • General landscaping repairs.
• Basic computer skills. 

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,362.15 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:  Friday 17 October 2025, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer: Adrian Jackson on 9839 5959

Internal ref: BCC132 and BCC183

Job Info:

• Company: Council Jobs
• Position: General Tradesperson X 2
• Work Location: Blacktown NSW
• Country: AU

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