Description:
- Salary: $55,466 - $62,352 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full Time
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
About the role
This is a permanent , full-time , Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 4.00 pm position working 38 hours per week. This position is located at the Bomaderry Works Depot, Bomaderry .
Duties
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor – Central Construction, the focus of this position is to:
- Ensure the work area’s compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies and ensure that risks are managed.
- Undertake Risk Management inspections of Council’s assets using electronic mobile devices as required.
- Assist in Council responses to emergencies and other operational needs, including being available for ‘call back’.
- Undertake a variety of tasks such as landscaping installation, maintenance works, cleaning, hand digging, mulching, mowing operations, tree pruning, park maintenance, litter collection, irrigation systems maintenance and installation with the ability to work on above ground platforms and ladders, fencing and traffic control for various parks works.
- Undertake manual tasks including but not limited to shoveling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess: - School Certificate or equivalent.
- Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture or Turf Management or Nursery Practice or Commercial Cleaning or equivalent.
- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover).
- MR Licence or commitment to obtain MR Licence as soon as practicable as needed to meet operational requirements.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Lea
ve Entitlements - Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) 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.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- 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 the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
Contact: Shayne Ashton –Team Supervisor – 02 4429 3783
Applications Close: Tuesday 16 April 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.