The innovative and forward-thinking Moira Shire Council is a local government organization that serves a significant regional shire. A safe workplace that welcomes and supports diversity, inclusiveness, and the protection of children is our top priority as an equal-opportunity employer. We provide a supportive, family-friendly workplace with great benefits, including flexible scheduling, health and wellness programs, and more. As stated, this position's primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all plants, equipment, and materials, as well as to do any related labour tasks necessary to carry out the civil construction and maintenance projects for the Council. ABOUT THE ROLE As a casual municipal labourer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support the maintenance and improvement of our municipality. Key role requirements include; Carrying out road maintenance / construction duties as required Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscape's and roadsides Public convenience maintenance i.e toilets, Barbeques Repairs to footpath and kerb and channel, including removal and replacement of small lots. *Please note, that some tasks may involve activities where there is a risk of exposure to crystalline silica. We prioritize the safety and well being of our team members and community remembers and have implemented safety protocols and procedures to mitigate this risk to the best of our abilities. ABOUT YOU As a casual municipal labourer, you will possess the following attributes; Physical fitness: This role will have you carrying out a variety of manual labour tasks including lifting, bending and kneeling Safety Conscious: You will prioritise safety in the workplace, adhering to the safety protocols and procedures at all times Team Player: You will thrive in a team environment, contributing positively to group efforts and collaborating with colleagues. A requirement of this role is a minimum MR licence, Construction Induction card and current first aid. Applicants who do not meet the minimum licensing criteria will not be considered. ABOUT US Moira 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. The area's warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment, and location mean Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licenced clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers, and wetlands. We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer: A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork The opportunity for flexible work arrangements Attractive salary and the ability to package An on-site physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant Career progression and professional development Discounted corporate gym membership The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment and a National Police History Check prior to commencement. To view more information and other positions that we are currently recruiting for, please click here. For more information, please contact Jamie Saunders on 03 5871 9222 or email our Moira Careers Team on ****** An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services. Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with disabilities, Aboriginal Australians, young people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work environment.
