Parks Maintenance 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 B

SALARY:
$64,087 to $74,342 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:
Trees and Streetscapes Supervisor, Gardens Supervisor or Parks Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time

THE POSITION:
To provide labouring and maintenance assistance within the City Landscapes team and other areas of the Infrastructure, Planning and Environment Directorate as required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

- Our People

External

- Our Community

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 3:00pm, with an RDO in
accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.
- 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.
- 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.
- In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will 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 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 preemployment and ongoing audiometric (hearing) assessment in accordance with AlburyCity Procedures.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is located at the Albury Depot, Wodonga Place, Albury, with visits to external sites/depots.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Construction Induction Card

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

- Chainsaw Level 1
- Various plant licences
- Apply Traffic Control Plans (Yellow) or equivalent certification
- Traffic Controller Certification (Blue Card) or equivalent certification

EXPERIENCE

- Relevant experience in construction related water and drainage construction repairs and maintenance
- Relevant experience in a horticultural discipline

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- A sound knowledge of small plant operation, tractor implement operation, garden labouring, sports field maintenance, spraying, arboriculture, turf care, street drain cleaning and maintenance and street sweeper operation
- Experience and demonstrated ability in operating various plant, which may include trucks (Medium Rigid Driver's Licence), tipping trucks, front end loaders and skid steer loaders
- An understanding of WHS and competence in performing tasks in a safe manner
- Fundamental literacy skills in receiving and executing instructions
- Demonstrated knowledge of all WHS requirements and practices