Multi Skilled Outdoor Worker (Open Spaces)

Multi Skilled Outdoor Worker (Open Spaces)

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture.  We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations.  We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in.  Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire. 

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you.  We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. 

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking enthusiastic Multi Skilled Outdoor Worker's (2 positions) to work within our Open Spaces Team.  The position plays a key role in the beautification and maintenance of Byron Shire Council maintained assets for Open Spaces.

The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below and importantly will undertake a broad range of activities and general labouring duties including but not limited to mowing, brush cutting, landscaping, tree lopping and pruning, planting, gardening, weeding, construction works, cleaning, painting, minor repairs to signs and street furniture, carpentry, paving, concreting, graffiti removal, litter pick-up for Byron Shire Council.

This opportunity offers:

• A permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week / 9-day fortnight)
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,008.70 to $1,168.70 per 38-hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Brightness of future
• Security
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 based on award conditions. 
• 11% superannuation 
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
• Education and training support
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team! 

Location:

This position is based at Council's Byron Bay Depot; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Tom Ward - Team Leader Open Space - 0409 076 ***

10pm (NSW time), Sunday 9 June 2024.  Late applications will not be permitted.

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We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.