Address Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
You will be required to conduct bushfire fuel reduction programs, including the installation and maintenance of fire breaks and manual, chemical or mechanical vegetation treatments.
You will also be responsible for undertaking inspections and audits of Bushfire Mitigation treatments and fuel load assessments on City-managed lands.
You will have sound knowledge and experience in conservation and land management and Bushfire Mitigation practices, including fuel load management. Knowledge of and or training in fire behaviour and suppression techniques are desirable for this role.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work in accordance with WHS and industry obligations
Experience in the maintenance and safe operation of various parks and gardens related plant and equipment
Current ‘MR’ Class driver’s licence
Construction Induction Training (White Card)
This position offers a gross wage of $1,343 per week (incorporate all allowances and penalty rates), and:
11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Please note that applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm, Friday 24 May 2024, or until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates is received; this means that the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
