Leading Hand Parks And Town Maintenance (Cobram)

Introduction:
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.

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 Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices.
• 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.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

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.

Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions Parks & Gardens

Assist 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 manner
• Ensure 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 Duties

• Participate in Council’s after hours call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.

Staff Supervision

• In 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.

Skills and Experiences:
Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

• A relevant formal qualification/certificate in Horticulture and/or Civil Construction.
• Basic Microsoft Office Computer Training
• Relevant experience in Parks, Gardens and town maintenance.
• Experience with supervising staff including apprentices
• High understanding of OHS requirements and safe working practices

Desirable qualifications and experience

• First Aid/CPR
• Traffic Control
• Chemical Handlers
• Construction Induction Card
• Chainsaw, Pole saw & Tree Felling
• Load and Unload Goods/Cargo
• Fire Ground Training
• Environment Management Roadside
• Traffic Management

Licenses and mandatory requirements

• Minimum Medium Rigid Truck License