Skilled Labourer - Parks & Gardens

Yass Valley Council 

•    Early start early finish.
•    Work in a friendly and supportive team.
•    All Personal Protective Equipment and uniforms supplied.

If you have a passion for a position that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors, then don’t miss this opportunity to join the Yass Valley Council’s Parks & Gardens Team. 

YOUR ROLE
As a Skilled Labourer for Parks & Gardens you will carry out a variety of general and skilled labouring duties to assist in the delivery of parks and gardens maintenance activities including the operation of plant and machinery.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

•    A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight.
•    4 weeks paid annual leave.
•    Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused.
•    Access to 2 health and wellbeing days.
•    Annual Salary Range $55,532.35 to $59,974.94 plus 11% superannuation.
•    Adverse Working Conditions Allowance applies.

THE POTENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING LICENCES AND TICKETS 

•    Chain saw. 
•    Traffic Control.
•    Heavy Rigid Truck driving licence.
•    Asbestos Awareness.
•    Chemical Storage and Handling.
•    Heavy Machinery Experience.

YOUR WELLBEING

•    An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
•    Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program
•    Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family 

YOUR HOME

Yass Valley offers a great country lifestyle in close proximity to Canberra and only two and a half hours drive from Sydney. It provides a diverse rural and natural setting, heritage towns and villages, and relaxed lifestyle opportunities, all with easy access to the rich sporting, cultural and educational opportunities across the region.

Yass Valley Council is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. Yass Valley Council (YVC) is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensues the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of Yass Valley Council are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Infrastructure and Assets Division comprises of Engineering Services, Water and Wastewater, Roads Delivery and Maintenance Delivery. The role of Skilled Labourer – Parks & Gardens is located within Maintenance Delivery Parks and Gardens Team.

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

How to Apply
Apply online with your current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.

Eligibility
To apply for this position, you must be:
An Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work. 

Contact
Please contact HR on (02) 6226 9*** if you require assistance with your application.
For position specific enquiries contact Adrian Paull, Coordinator Recreational Services on