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Salary- Salary: $57,044 - $64,199 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Part-Time position
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
About the role
This is a permanent, part-time, Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 1.00 pm position working 30 hours per week. This position is located at the Artie Smith Oval / 84 Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry
Duties
Reporting directly to the Precinct Supervisor – Artie Smith (SCaRP), the focus of this position is to:
- Application of chemicals, correct storage, and recording.
- Maintain, renovate, and construct surfaces to different specifications.
- Obtaining quotes and overseeing subcontractors.
- Participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems.
- Contribute to the development and delivery maintenance programs for Croquet Lawn and other playing surfaces within the SCaRP Precinct.
- Operate and maintain plant items, such as excavators, graders, backhoes, reach mower tractors, dozers, water tankers, street sweepers, wing mowers, forklifts, hydraulic gang mowers, herbicide sprayers, ride-on mowers, heavy duty chippers etc.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent
- A minimum of two (2) years’ greenkeeping experience within a similar environment (Croquet lawn, turf wicket)
- Experience participating in croquet lawn preparation, renovation, and maintenance (or equivalent)
- Class MR Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
Please refer to attached job description for further criteria.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
- Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?
Contact: Richard McGuiness – Precinct Coordinator – North - 02 4429 3***
Applications Close: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
