Posted: 18/09/2024
Closing Date: 02/10/2024
Salary: $65,838.06 - $71,661.79
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Albany - Depot
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal
Status: Permanent, Full Time (1.0FTE)
Salary range: $65,838.06 - $71,661.79 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Job Description
Opportunity: The City of Albany's Developed Reserves Team is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their team. This role is available from level 4 to 6 dependent on your experience and qualifications.
As part of this role, you will work a Monday to Friday rostered 9-day fortnight, reporting to the Leading Hand. This position will see you responsible for, but not limited to:
Maintenance of parks around Albany including:
Street tree pruning and maintenance
Playgrounds
Reticulation
Gardens
Mowing
Operating and basic maintenance of plant and equipment; tractors, mowers, whipper-snippers and brush-cutters
Undertaking manual tasks
Working in a team environment
Desired Skills and Experience
About You: Possession of excellent interpersonal skills, basic first aid, and the ability to undertake physically demanding work are essential for this role. Completion of a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent is required to be considered for levels 4, 5, and 6.
Additional tickets such as elevated work platform, chemical handling, HR licence, and traffic management, as well as experience in plant operation, are highly desirable.
If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position, and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia's most important and historic regional cities. The services, facilities, and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany, creating an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.
What We Offer:
Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks' annual leave per year
Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health assessments
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Discounted ALAC Memberships
Festive leave days
Volunteering support
Generous study assistance
Employee recognition program
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Novated Leasing (where applicable)
Interested? Before applying, please review the full job information and position description.
To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the selection criteria outlined.
If you are having any difficulties or need further assistance with the process, please contact People and Culture at ****** or on 6820 3110.
Role-related queries should be directed to Wayne Turner, Developed Reserves Supervisor at ****** or on 6820 3952.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 2 October 2024
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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