Address About the role
This is an ideal local opportunity for a positive and motivated person to join our team and work on the City of Swan’s maintenance programs in weed control. It requires a qualified, experienced and multi-skilled person who can work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment, to deliver a high standard of service to the community.
This position will perform a diverse range of tasks as set by Programmes and direct supervisor, associated with City Wide Weed Control, including kerb line, footpath, cycle paths and median spraying, broad acre spraying and spraying of firebreaks, along with general maintenance tasks as required.
Responsibilities include:
Complete all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public’s safety and that of other workers
Ensure you and your team deliver outstanding customer service and be community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community.
Operate and maintain all associated plant in accordance with Safe Working Practices, City Policy and Procedures.
Undertake herbicide treatments in highly sensitive areas with applications in accordance with manufactures specifications
About you
For this position you will require;
Chemical Certificate – (AQTF Level 3)
MR class Motor Vehicle Licence (Manual)
Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
About working with us
The salary for this position will be from $65,655 to $66,480 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
You will also enjoy benefits including
Flexibility to balance work and life with a 9 day fortnight
Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
Up to 17.25% Superannuation
Comprehensive employee wellness program
Generous study assistance and free parking
About the City
The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
For queries please contact Terri Spark-Colfer directly on 0417 093 104
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume via the link
Closing Date: Monday 11 March 2024 at 5 pm.
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position please submit an application as early as possible.
