Town Maintenance and Parks and Gardens - Jeparit
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $65,606 per annum (plus superannuation)
About Hindmarsh Shire Council
Hindmarsh Shire is nestled amongst National Parks, lakes, and rivers. Our proud agricultural sector is the backbone of our economy, with small business and other entrepreneurial industries on the rise. Hindmarsh Shire Council services an area of over 7527km2 and has hybrid Customer Services centres and Libraries in Dimboola, Jeparit and Rainbow and standalone services in Nhill.
About the Role
Based in Jeparit, the Town Maintenance and Parks and Gardens role entails maintaining the township area through mowing, spraying, weeding, pruning, removal of litter and cleaning of toilets, and other tasks as directed by the Team Leader.
About You
You will be willing to learn, willing to work in a team, and willing to bring your enthusiasm to Hindmarsh. You will consider your own safety as well as your team’s safety as a number one priority. Training will be provided on the job. This role will require someone who takes pride in their work and is passionate about bettering the community they live in. If you think this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!
To apply, please complete the application form where you will tell us how your skills and experience relate to the following key selection criteria:
• Essential requirements:
o Construction Induction (White) Card
o Current Australian Driver Licence with Medium Rigid endorsement.
o Current Front End Loader competency
• Highly Desirable:
o Qualifications or proven experience in working in horticulture, parks and gardens or related field
o Current Forklift competency and High Risk Work License
o Driver Licence with Heavy Rigid endorsement
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
• Past proven experience in basic routine plant maintenance and operation of gardening plant and equipment including ride on lawn mowers.
• Past experience in working as part of a team.
• Physically able to carry out the position.
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical and police check
You should also include a cover letter and resume. More information about how to apply can be found in our Application Guide. You can email your application directly to hr@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au or submit online.
Applications close Monday 3 February 2025 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Ben Osborne, Coordinator Operations, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Why work with Hindmarsh Shire Council?
Our wellbeing benefits include:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations, Health and Skin Checks
Our flexible work benefits may include:
• Rostered Day Off
Our leave benefits include:
• Annual Leave
• Sick and Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 7 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Our development benefits include:
• Training Courses and Professional Development opportunities
• Education Assistance