Saleyards Assistant

Strathbogie Shire Council; Euroa; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Leave loading 17.5%

Family Care Leave

Christmas closure leave

Long service leave pro rata

Unpaid cultural leave

Paid Family Violence Leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Income protection

Health plan

Study leave

On the job training

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking a Transfer Station Operator to support the Environmental & Waste team. The role is part-time, up to 48 hours per fortnight, temporary for 6 months, with a band 3 salary of $65,959 per annum pro-rata plus 12% superannuation.

The ideal candidate has livestock industry experience and the ability to develop spreadsheets, with knowledge of industry standards and OH&S principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in the livestock industry and livestock exchange operations.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets.
• A sound knowledge of industry related standards.
• A sound knowledge of OH&S principals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Officer – Operations in the effective management and day-to-day operation of the Saleyards.
• Ensure facilities, services and activities are maintained to a high standard to meet user and Council needs.

Skills

Livestock industry experience

Develop spreadsheets

OH&S knowledge

Industry standards knowledge

Job description

Part time - up to 48 hours per fortnight, temporary (6 months)

Band 3 - $65,959 per annum, pro-rata + 12% superannuation

Strathbogie Shire Counicl are an age-inclusive organisation, seeking an individual who has a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service to join our Environmental & Waste team as Transfer Station Operator.

The role:

Support the Technical Officer – Operations in the effective management and day-to-day operation of the Saleyards, ensuring its facilities, services and activities are maintained to a high standard to meet the needs of users and Council.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience in the livestock industry and livestock exchange operations.

Ability to develop spreadsheets.

A sound knowledge of industry related standards.

A sound knowledge of OH&S principals.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We have generous leave entitlements including:

3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.

3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.

Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.

Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.

Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Income Protection Scheme for all employees.

Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.

Access to study leave.

On the job training.

And the bonuses:

Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".

Recognition awards for years of service.To find out more about this role, please contact Brian Doyle, Manager - Operations on 0438 266 ***.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.