Open Space Team Member Casual Pool

South Gippsland Shire; Leongatha; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

RDOs for full-time

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Health & wellbeing programs

Career paths

Mentoring

EAP access

Additional leave

Salary increments

Family violence support

Zusammenfassung

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking enthusiastic outdoor staff for casual roles across the shire, with placements in Leongatha or Foster and possibly other towns.

You’ll receive training on council software and processes, work in horticulture or tree maintenance, operate a range of plant and equipment, and contribute to safety and traffic management.

Qualifikationen

• Horticulture or tree maintenance work.
• Operate plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, tractor slasher, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment.
• Traffic management.

Aufgaben

• Horticulture or tree maintenance work.
• Operate plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, tractor slasher, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment.
• Traffic management.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) may be required.

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT THE ROLE

South Gippsland Shire Council is looking to increase its casual workforce with enthusiastic and experienced outdoor staff across various positions across Council. These positions will potentially be located in Leongatha or Foster but may work across various locations across the shire. Council will support you to succeed in your casual role by providing opportunities for training across the software, systems and processes used within the organisation. Key responsibilities of this role include horticulture or tree maintenance work, operating plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, tractor slasher, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment, traffic management, and if required, Elevated Work Platform (EWP). Position Description HERE

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CLOSING DATE Applications close Midnight Sunday 8 November 2026.

CONTACT Enquiries to: Rienna Patterson 0447 476 173

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation.

South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.