A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Our Roads crew are seeking an energetic, reliable and motivated Team Assistant to join their team, sharing the same passion for civil maintenance related projects. You’ll have a strong background in leading a small team, handling safe operation of machinery and equipment. It’s highly desirable if you have a MR license or higher, with previous skid steer or excavator experience.
The main purpose of this gig is to support the Team Leader in successfully delivering on contract works associated with roads, drainage, drainage structures, footpaths, cycle ways, car parks, street and roadside furniture and any other assets as directed.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week working Tuesday – Friday each week.
- Base Salary Range (FY25/26 rates): $63,606 to $68,979 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + Adverse Work Conditions allowance + $2,464 retention allowance
- You will be working from PSC Raymond Terrace Works Depot, Freeth St Raymond Terrace
A full list of key responsibilities are listed within the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent experience
- Strong leadership and team supervision skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of WHS and risk management, including site safety procedures
- Relevant licences/accreditations (or ability to obtain), such as White Card, traffic control, First Aid, and Safe Work Near Power Lines
- Current Class LR driver’s licence (or willingness to obtain before starting)
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 19 July 2026
Contact: Darren Mitchell, Roads Coordinator, on 0407 189 118
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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