AddressParks Maintenance Officer
Reference number: 10231
Closing date: 11:00pm, Sunday 18 February 2024
- Permanent full-time
- Salary commencing at $67,336 per annum plus 11% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
- Assist in the care, maintenance and enhancement of the physical environment, providing quality park services
The Opportunity
Council have an opportunity to assist in the care, maintenance and enhancement of Council’s physical environment, as a member of a team dedicated to the provision of quality park services
Responsibilities
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of current horticulture and park maintenance practices and associated tools and equipment
- Ensure the safe and effective, operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment
- Undertake safety checks and maintenance checks in accordance with set procedures and safe work practices and report defects to Supervisor
- Record all required operational activities on Council’s asset management system “Confirm” using electronic equipment allocated
- Ensure plant and equipment is used for its intended purpose and operated in a safe manner only by competent operators
Skills & Experience
- Current valid Victorian Drivers License in conjunction with a medium rigid driver license or willingness to obtain
- Certificate III in Horticulture and/or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment relevant to the maintenance of parks and reserves
- Experience working in and contributing to a healthy team environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Bruce Doncon, Parks Maintenance Supervisor on 0413 835 ***.
In line with Council policy you are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.
Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.
Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.
Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.
At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.
Our Culture of Inclusion
If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.
We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.
Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.
