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Form of workVegetation Management Field Assistant
Full Time Permanent
$61,932pa + super
Are you a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills? Do you enjoy interacting with a variety of people, including the general public? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Role Overview:
As a Mower Operator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our open space parks. This hands-on position requires physical work on a daily basis.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Lawn Maintenance: Operating mowers and other horticultural machinery to maintain our large and small open space lawns.
- Schedule Adherence: Following mowing schedules and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Safety and Responsibility: Operating plant, vehicles, and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Chemical Application: Applying chemicals as needed for effective lawn care.
- Roadside Slashing: Keeping roadsides clear and well-maintained.
- Customer Service: Addressing customer requests promptly and professionally.
Essential Skills Required
- Experience in operation of front deck mower, tractor and implements and zero turn mowers
- Victorian Drivers Licence
- Must be able to work autonomously
- General horticultural knowledge
Desirable Skills
- Victorian MR Truck Licence
- Traffic Management Certificate
- Herbicide Spraying Licence
- First Aid Certificate (Level II)
A detailed Position Description is available below. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Dylan Pool, Supervisor - Vegetation on ******@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 11th March 2024.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.
