Leading Hand Parks and Town Maintenance (Cobram)Posted: 20/12/2024Closing Date: 05/01/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Category: Government, Defence & Emergency,Other,Trades & ServicesABOUT USMoira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne.
Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria's most popular holiday destinations.We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.Some of these benefits include:A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and TeamworkAccess to annual flu shots.Annual skin checks.Opportunity to salary package.Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.Out of hours Social Club.Access Employee Assistance Program.Can and soft-plastic collection.The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis.
Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Key Responsibilities and Functions Parks & GardensAssist the Team Leader in the timely completion of programs and works associated with maintenance and construction duties under his/her control including but not limited to the following duties.Assist Team Leader in recording and reporting daily/weekly work activities to the Manager Operations.Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.Construction and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks, and slashing of roadsides and other areas.Construction and maintenance of garden beds, landscape features and irrigation systems.Carry out repairs / replacement to Council's footpaths, kerb and channel.Clean public conveniences.Ensure all works are carried out within relevant OH&S guidelines including:Installation of warning signs, safety lights, barricades etc.
at work sites and emergency situations.Completion of Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA's)Operation of Council's plant and equipment in a safe mannerEnsure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to the depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift and any observed damage is reported immediately.Undertake maintenance repairs to assigned plant and equipment.General DutiesParticipate in Council's after hours call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning rosterThe maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council's ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.Staff SupervisionIn the absence of the Team Leader, oversee staff and work programs; act as Team Leader during periods of leave.Assign staff, allocate resources and participate in and/or oversee work performance of allocated maintenance team.Accurate and timely preparation and presentation of attendance records, time sheets and other related matters.Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.Identify and report on staff training needs.
Ensure compliance with Apprenticeship training requirements.Supervise contractors, staff and apprentices as assigned.Desired Skills and ExperienceKey Selection CriteriaEssential qualifications and experienceA relevant formal qualification/certificate in Horticulture and/or Civil Construction.Basic Microsoft Office Computer TrainingRelevant experience in Parks, Gardens and town maintenance.Experience with supervising staff including apprenticesHigh understanding of OHS requirements and safe working practices
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