Team Member - Verge Mowing

Cumberland Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Extra leave

Training

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Wellness programs

Aquatic centres access

Fitness Passport

EAP

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Team Member – Verge Mowing to maintain verges, streetscapes and parks across council worksites. The role focuses on quick responses to high-priority requests and collaboration with peers to meet community expectations.

The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with 35 hours per week, rotating shifts from early morning to night, and access to a 9-day fortnight roster. Safe operation of equipment and valid licenses are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service focus and adaptability to change.
• Verbal and written communication for administration tasks.
• Knowledge of safe operation of small plant and equipment (mowing, edging, hedging).
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• AQF3 ChemCert Chemical Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain verge, streetscapes and parks to meet community expectations.
• Respond to high-priority requests promptly.
• Work across Council worksites and various locations as required.
• Operate mowing, edging and hedging equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Small plant operation

Communication

Class C license

Traffic Control

White Card

ChemCert

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Verge Mowing team focuses on managing the daily presentation of the public domain within the Cumberland City Area, ensuring that it is maintained and presented so that residents and visitors are proud of the area and it meets their expectations.

The Team Member – Verge Mowing will be held accountable to respond to high priority requests. The position will ensure Council’s verge, streetscapes and park areas are maintained to a level that meets the communities’ expectations through a quick response program utilising the industry's best practice.

The successful applicant will require:

• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations and an ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively complete relevant administration tasks associated with the position, including the use of electronic devices to complete projects.
• Good knowledge of the safe operations of Councils small plant and equipment to undertake mowing, edging, and hedging
• Current class C drivers licence
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (also known as Traffic Control Combo course)
• General Construction Induction Card (white card)
• AQF3 ‘ChemCert’ Chemical Accreditation.

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About this role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 35 hour week
• The hours of work will be based on two (2) shift patterns of morning and night shift, working from 5:00am to 1:30pm and 9:00pm to 5:30am (one week of night shift per month)
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Auburn Depot, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,201.56 to $1,471.91 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.