Road and Drain Labourer

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We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

But that's not all!

We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Road and Drain Labourer to join the Roads, Drains and Cleansing team, within our Operations Centre . The position will provide assistance within the team in accordance with the programmed maintenance of the Road and roadside network within the Shire focusing on plant operation, traffic control, general laboring, collection of litter, dumped rubbish and deceased animals, Road and Drainage maintenance, hauling materials and other tasks as directed by the Lead.

What you'll bring to this role;

• A willingness to learn, and demonstrated ability to work hard within a team environment
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Mechanical aptitude, experience in the operation, maintenance and safe use of vehicles, plant and small hand tools/motorized equipment relevant to this role
• Knowledge and interest in road, footpath and Drainage maintenance techniques, plant and equipment
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients, members of the public and other employees
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

What's on offer?

Permanent full-time position. Annual remuneration of $62,970 - 64,503 plus 11% super, annual leave loading and a fortnightly RDO. Join a supportive team that supports the community. Discounted gym memberships, generous personal and carers leave and learning and development opportunities.

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact Glenn Wilson, Roads & Footpath Team Leader, during business hours on (03) 9433 3*** if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 5 April 2024

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