Outdoor Team Members - Casual Pool

ABOUT USSouth Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.ABOUT THE ROLESouth Gippsland Shire Council is looking to increase its casual workforce with enthusiastic and experienced outdoor staff across various positions across Council.
These positions will potentially be located in Leongatha, Foster and Korumburra but may work across various locations across the shire.Council will support you to succeed in your casual role by providing opportunities for training across the software, systems and processes used within the organisation.Hourly rates start from $41.43Availability 7 days a week roles:

• Public Amenities Team Members

• Key responsibilities of this role include keeping all public toilets and BBQ areas that Council are responsible for clean, presentable and in functional condition inside and out, and attending to any minor maintenance within the Public Amenities.

Availability Monday to Friday roles:

• Maintenance & Construction Team Members (including Concreters, Machine Operators, Road Maintenance)

• Key responsibilities of this role include assisting in the development and maintenance of roads infrastructure, bridges, drains, major culverts, storm water and footpaths throughout South Gippsland (tickets and experience in the operation of chainsaws, loaders, backhoes and excavators).

• Open Space (Parks & Gardens) Team Members (including Vegetation and Street Beautification)

• Key responsibilities of this role include horticulture or tree maintenance work, operating plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment, traffic management, and if required, Elevated Work Platform (EWP).

• Roadside & Natural Reserves Team Members

• Key responsibilities of this role include ground works; undertaking tree management and vegetation maintenance works; implementing weed control activities and constructing and maintaining infrastructure in Council Bush Reserves and Rail Trails.

• Coal Creek Community Park and Museum Maintenance Officers

• Key responsibilities of this role include undertaking general maintenance tasks including ground maintenance, repairing, cleaning and / or replacing Coal Creeks building property, assets, associated infrastructure, fixtures and fittings.

ABOUT YOUTo be successful in these positions you must be physically fit to undertake labouring work and also have experience within a similar role and have an understanding of how to safely and competently undertake a range of duties including the use of plant and equipment. You will be known for your attention to detail, time management and the ability to work within a team. You will also have a current driver’s licence.If you enjoy working outdoors, working as part of a team, and enjoy providing outstanding customer service, then we'd like to hear from you.Flexibility is required and you can nominate the days you are available. As these roles are casual, all applicants should be aware that any offer of employment will not guarantee the future offer of any hours of work.WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

For more benefits,NEXT STEPSIf you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.Enquiries to: Amy Ketteridge, HR & Systems Business Partner on 03 5662 9292.Closing date will be determined by the success of the recruitment campaign and when a number of suitable candidates have been identified.Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au