EMPLOYMENT

Considering applying for a position with Glamorgan Spring Bay Council?  You’ll find further information on what this beautiful region has to offer here.  Council’s office is located in Triabunna on the stunning East Coast, one hour from Hobart.

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council values diversity and promotes inclusion to enable people to contribute their best work in the service of community.  We encourage people of all abilities, at different stages of life and career, and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions.

For further information about position details or if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please contact Council’s Human Resources on 036256 4777

Works Officer – Full Time | Based in Swansea, TAS

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Works Officer to join our Works & Infrastructure team in Swansea.

Are you a practical, safety-conscious worker with experience in construction, maintenance, or public space works? Do you hold a HR licence? If so, we want to hear from you!

This is your opportunity to join a close-knit team and contribute to real projects that make a difference in your community—while working across some of Tasmania’s most beautiful coastal regions.

About the role
We’re looking for a full-time Works Officer to join our Works Department, primarily based in Swansea with work also occurring across Triabunna, Bicheno, and Coles Bay. This hands-on role involves a wide range of civil and maintenance work across public facilities, roads, and parks. 

Your day could involve:

  • Operating machinery like loaders, rollers, excavators
  • General maintenance of towns, roads, parks, and cemeteries
  • Traffic management, vegetation control, and manual labour
  • Assisting with minor construction and public space upgrades
  • Ensuring safe work practices and reporting hazards promptly 

What you’ll need:
Essential:

  • Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence or higher
  • White Card & First Aid Certificate
  • Experience in interpreting technical instructions
  • Strong WHS awareness and WHS commitment
  • Good communication and the ability to follow instructions

Highly desirable:

  • HR Truck Licence
  • VOC or RII for multiple plant/machinery types
  • 3+ years of senior experience in plant operations, particularly excavator operating
  • Additional certifications (Dogging, Chainsaw, Chemical Handling, etc.)

Why join Glamorgan Spring Bay Council?

  • Support your local community through meaningful, visible work
  • Enjoy variety in your day and work across stunning coastal towns
  • Join a team that values safety, respect, and teamwork
  • Access ongoing training and development opportunities

To be considered for this role please submit a cover letter, your application addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description, and your resume to people@freycinet.tas.gov.au with the subject header of ‘Application: Works Officer – Swansea’.

Note: A requirement of this recruitment process is to undertake a pre-employment medical and an alcohol and drug screen.