Parks Cleaner / Operator
You'll feel challenged and fulfilled because your work impacts our community and the success of our region's sustainable growth.
Permanent Full-time
Closes in 12 hours
Closes Sun 29 September 2024
Location: Caloundra
Category: Parks & Gardens
Vacancy No: 5485
Total Remuneration Package: $76K
Base Salary: $65K
Applications close: Sunday, 29 September 2024 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Parks and Gardens team are responsible for the care, management and operation of a comprehensive network of public open space and recreational areas which have been established for active and passive recreation for the community and the preservation of the natural features of landscape and environment along the Sunshine Coast, largely within the urban environment.
As a Parks Cleaner/Operator you will perform a broad range of tasks, requiring development of industry skills, with such tasks to be performed under general supervision by the Parks Leader Cleaning Services.
About you
As someone passionate about serving the community and the outdoors you will bring a high level of energy to the position. You are a team player, eager to join a high-performing team, utilising your strong problem-solving abilities to complete all tasks within set timeframes.
As a Parks Cleaner/Operator you will be performing in a hands-on role in the effective and efficient delivery of cleaning services, assisting in the cleaning of public conveniences, BBQ's, street-cleaning and associated Parks Infrastructure.
You will be responsible for beach litter collection, roadside litter and debris removal and the cleaning of parks and other Council assets.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess a current "C" Class drivers license and be immunised against Hepatitis A & B and Tetanus is essential.
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs, including the opportunity in obtaining a certificate
Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution
How to apply
Your written application should include:
a 1-page summary regarding your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Robert Tsikleas during business hours on 0418 182 243.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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