Team Member – Operations (Parks)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Leave loading 17.5%

Recognition awards

Parental leave or family care leave (3

Job summary

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking a reliable person to maintain and develop parks, reserves, gardens, playgrounds and recreational spaces across the municipality, including Euroa, Nagambie and surrounding towns.

This hands-on role focuses on mowing, gardening, planting, pruning, weed control, mulching, landscaping and irrigation, ensuring safe, attractive spaces for the community, with opportunities for training and career development.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, gardening, planting, pruning, weed control, mulching and landscaping maintenance.
• Irrigation maintenance and upkeep of park furniture, playgrounds and recreational facilities.
• Ensure parks and open spaces are safe, attractive, accessible and well-maintained for the community.

Job description

Band 3 + Industry allowance - $65,959 per annum + 12% Superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and hands on person to undertake and assist with the maintenance, improvement and development of Council’s parks, reserves, gardens, playgrounds and recreational open spaces across the municipality.

This role has a focus on activities such as mowing, gardening, planting, pruning, weed control, mulching, landscaping and irrigation maintenance, as well as the upkeep of park furniture, playgrounds and recreational facilities. The position plays an important role in ensuring Council’s parks and open spaces are safe, attractive, accessible and well-maintained for the enjoyment of the community.

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.

For further information about this position, please contact Glen McMartin, Operations Supervisor on 0438248***.

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.