Company

Shire Of Serpentine JarrahdaleSee more

addressAddressMundijong, WA
CategoryEngineering

Job description

Town Maintenance Officer (Parks and Environment)

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Parks maintenance to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team!. We are seeking experienced Town Maintenance Officers for our Parks and Environment Team. These roles assist in the daily maintenance of Parks and Reserves, Roads, Drainage, Reticulation systems, the Natural and Rehabilitated Environment and other works within the Shire town sites and surrounds. As part of the Shire's Town Maintenance crew, you will operate plant and equipment to successfully complete jobs.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

  • Assist the Team to maintain projects that enhance or modify Street Scapes, Parks, Sporting facilities, Public open space, Trails, and Shire Playground facilities.
  • Assist the Team in managing the Rehabilitated and Natural Environment
  • Manage, diagnose, and repair faults to Reticulation systems and Bore infrastructure
  • Safely apply Pesticides and Herbicides in broadacre (verge), sports field park settings using manual and mechanical sprayers (ute mounted spray rigs).
  • Proactively promote Safety by identifying and manage risks either by adopting safe working practices, undertaking preventative maintenance or reporting risks and issues to the appropriate person.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:MR / HR Truck licence.

  • First Aid certification (Provide First Aid).
  • Basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation.
  • White Card.
  • Experience working in outdoor environments.
  • Demonstrated experience within a similar role or industry.
  • Experience with hand tools and power operated equipment.
  • Understandings of WHS legislative requirements within the workplace.
  • Ability to undertake and follow instructions as directed.
  • Ability to work within a team based environment under limited supervision.
  • Understanding of horticulture principles including gardening and mowing.
  • Possesses a spray technicians licence or has significant demonstrated experience applying herbicides/pesticides.

Desirable Criteria

  • Cert III Horticulture or Parks and Gardens.
  • Previous experience within Local Government.
  • Previous experience working with water sensitive urban designs.
  • Current 'LR' Class Driver's Licence (applicable to Western Australia)
  • Forklift, Dogging, Rigging HRWL
The Important Stuff!

The salary range on offer is $66,847.78 - $68,868.35, dependent on experience. Plus, 12% Superannuation, plus annual increments and annual Industrial Agreement salary increases (3.5% increase effective 1 July 2024).

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

  • Free local gym membership.
  • If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
  • Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
  • Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
  • Two additional Local Government days off per year.
  • The option of Purchased Leave.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
  • Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
  • Free Onsite Parking.
About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Submit your resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Refer code: 2293749. Shire Of Serpentine Jarrahdale - The previous day - 2024-05-27 14:00

Shire Of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Mundijong, WA
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