Address- Full-time – Permanent role
- Salary starting at $63,140.00 plus superannuation
- Contribute to delivering high-quality Roadside Maintenance services.
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Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.
We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our, health and wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.
At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do.
The role
To assist in the delivery of services to the specified standard for the programmed and reactive works allocated to the Roadside Maintenance team.
Key aspects of the role include the following.
- Assisting in the operation of the unit and ensure that work performance and standard of works meet the required service levels for each activity/task as detailed in the relevant operating procedures.
- Provide support to other roads and parks teams by working with them when they require additional labour and plant resources. The objective being an integrated works team that utilises all of council’s resources across all teams when the need arises
- Assist with the delivery of all maintenance activities that relate to the role including, but not limited to, stormwater drainage, pathways, kerb and channel, bridges, guardrail, guide posts and signage infrastructure.
- The ability to efficiently and effectively use, quantify and coordinate resources (labour, plant, materials, contractors) and minimize waste.
- Ability to quantify the levels of resources and materials required to undertake allocated tasks.
Key Selection Criteria:
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- Demonstrated experience working in Roadside Maintenance and operating plant.
- Experience in, and ability to conduct frequent manual work activities.
- Knowledge of relevant OHS policies, procedures and legislation and experience in applying the OHS principles in a workplace setting.
- Ability to work as an effective and efficient member of a team, as well as successfully undertaking tasks individually.
- Current and relevant qualifications and licences, aligned to the position description.
How to Apply
Visit our websitewww.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to upload three documents.
- A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- A brief cover letter
- A current resume
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
Enquiries
Team Leader Roads and Roadsides - Scott Petts– 0408 502 ***- ******@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Applications close11.59pm, Tuesday May 14, 2024
Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including:
- Employee health and wellbeing programs;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Learning and development; and,
- Career pathways and opportunities.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background.
If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at **@wodonga.vic.gov.au.
