Parks Infrastructure Operator

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

CLASSIFICATION:
Grade C

SALARY:
$67,290 to $78,057 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:
Supervisor Parks

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full Time Permanent

THE POSITION:
The position will be part of a team that plays an important role in maintaining and improving facilities and playgrounds in Parks, Reserves and Community facilities within the AlburyCity area.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

- Our People

External

- Our Community

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being 7am to 4pm (these times may vary due to operational requirements), Monday to Friday with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
- This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 38 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor.
- In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award you will also receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance.
- This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases: Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B

- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is located at time the Landscape Services Depot, Smollett St, Albury and visits to external sites/depots as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

- Certificate III in Building, Construction, or Carpentry or a related field or relevant equivalent work experience
- Construction Induction Certificate
- Class C Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence
- Certificate in Welding
- Apply Traffic Control Plans (Yellow Card) or equivalent certification
- Traffic Controller Certification (Blue Card) or equivalent certification
- Prepare a Workzone Traffic Management Plan
- Chemical user's accreditation

EXPERIENCE

- Relevant experience in minor construction, playground and fixtures maintenance

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- A thorough understanding and competence in Open space maintenance and relevant small and large plant operation
- Maintenance management systems
- Work layout
- Plan Reading
- Playground equipment
- Welding
- Carpentry
- Lifting equipment
- Data gathering devices and associated software
- Work Health & Safety requirements
- Public relations

- A basic understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite