Address- Salary $56,748.34 to $65,809.54 p/a + super
- 38 hour week - 9 day fortnight
- Undertake work associated with the conservation and maintenance of Council’s natural environment and bushland
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 kms north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking bushFire Management tasks including hazard reduction burning, asset protection zone (fire break), fire trail and walking track construction and maintenance
- Chainsaw operations and tree removal
- Operation and maintenance of heavy and small plant such as 4WD’s, ride on mowers, compaction rollers, chainsaws, brush cutters, self-propelled mowers and pole saw
- Where required undertake other bushland operational works including, but not limited to weed and vertebrate pest control, bushland education activities and emergency response to severe storm/weather events
Required experience & skills:
- Appropriate qualification relevant to Public Safety (Firefighting Operations), Crew member equivalent (For example, NSW Rural Fire Service or NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Crew Member qualification) or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Current Manual C class Driver’s licence and willingness to undertake training to obtain MR Driver’s licence
- Current White Card Certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- AQF3 Chemical Handling certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Chainsaw operator’s certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of small and heavy plant & equipment
This is a fantastic opportunity where you will gain knowledge, training and development opportunities to further develop your career.
Benefits
- 38 hour working week
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Supportive team environment
