Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, and/or demonstrated leadership experience
- LGE 6 (S6LH) ($65,210 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide field supervision for the delivery of schedules across the Aquatic Weeds Management team. To deliver these schedules the Aquatic Weeds Management team utilise an aquatic weed harvester to undertake mechanical removal of Aquatic Weeds from the Ross River as well as chemical weed control utilising aquatic friendly herbicides in suitable areas along creek banks where the weed harvester cannot reach.
The role will also encompass the management of service quality, technical compliance, worksite safety, budget compliance and communication with relevant stakeholders.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Ability to lead and communicate with field based or operational staff and providing technical advice and support.
- Knowledge of the capabilities and safe operation of a range of light plant and equipment including chainsaw.
- Must maintain all necessary licenses, skills and competencies to operate the specified plant and machinery required for the role.
- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, and/or demonstrated leadership experience in managing on-ground operational crews in the delivery of Conservation, Land Management and Open Space work activities or similar relevant experience.
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres near coastal).
- Current Coxswain Grade 2 near coastal commercial operator’s licence.
- Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency.
- Current manual “C” Class Driver’s licence.
- Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) accreditation, or ability to obtain.
- First Aid and current CPR Certificate, or ability to obtain.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 2 July 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N04328_Crew Leader - Aquatic Weed Management_Updated_05062024_PD.pdf
