Employment Opportunities
Our community has an enviable work life balance that is often the main reason people move to our area.
Break O’Day is the home of one of the world’s most beautiful coastal areas, the Bay of Fires which has received international acclaim, as well as some of the state’s most scenic waterfalls and forests. Combine this with St Helens being the central hub for services on the east coast, it is clear that Break O’Day has it all, and that is what we were Tasmania’s Top Tourism Town in 2020 and runner up in 2021! For more information about our area click here:
Background
Break O’Day Council is currently seeking to appoint two full-time Municipal Workers to strengthen our Works Department teams. One role will be based in the St Helens Town Maintenance Crew and the other within the St Marys/Fingal Valley Crew. These positions are vital to maintaining and improving the presentation, safety, and functionality of our local infrastructure, including roads, stormwater systems, parks, reserves, and town amenities. As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality services to our communities across the municipality, these roles support our proactive approach to maintaining public spaces and ensuring our assets are safe, functional, and well-presented for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.
The people we are looking for
We are seeking two team-oriented individuals who take pride in physical outdoor work and has a proactive, respectful, and safety-conscious approach. The ideal candidates are experience in operating machinery and plant used in municipal maintenance.
Desirable qualities include experience with roadworks, parks and reserves maintenance, concrete laying, and traffic control. A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a willingness to participate in after-hours rosters are essential, along with the physical capability to meet the role’s demands.
Hours
The minimum hours of work for this position are 76 hours per fortnight. Specifically, your normal hours will be Monday to Thursday (8.5hrs) from 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday (8hrs) from 7.30am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and a regular Rostered Day off (RDO) approx. every two weeks.
To facilitate safe efficient work practices, start and finish times may be varied between 7:00am and 7:00pm by mutual agreement.
Pay
The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful Applicant. The position has been classified as Municipal Worker Level 4A under the Break O’Day Council Enterprise Agreement 2018. Currently this provides for a minimum salary entry point of $65,956.30 Per annum, pro rata for part time.
The council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.
Applying:
Applications will be accepted until 5pm Friday 8 August 2025.
If you would like to enquire about the role, please contact Human Resources Coordinator on 6376 7900 or admin@bodc.tas.gov.au.
Applications can be submitted by email to admin@bodc.tas.gov.au (Att: HR Coordinator).
Employment Information Pack – 2 x Municipal Workers (St Helens and Fingal Valley)
Vacant – Job & Person Specification – Municipal Worker
Application for Employment Form
BODC Enterprise Agreement 2018