Team Member - Verge Mowing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave and personal leave

Wellbeing programs

Fitness and wellness benefits

Aquatic centres access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cumberland City Council invites applications for a Team Member – Verge Mowing located at Auburn Depot. Permanent, full-time, 35 hours weekly with two shift patterns (5:00am–1:30pm and 9:00pm–5:30am) including one night shift per month.

You will respond to high-priority requests and ensure verges, streetscapes and park areas meet community expectations, applying best practice and quick-response actions. The role requires relevant licences and safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations.
• Strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace change and continual improvement.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to complete administration tasks.
• Good knowledge of the safe operation of Council's small plant and equipment for mowing, edging and hedging.
• Current class C driver licence.
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (Traffic Control Combo).
• General Construction Induction Card (white card).
• AQF3 ‘ChemCert’ Chemical Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to high priority verge mowing requests.
• Maintain verges, streetscapes and park areas to community standards.
• Work with peers and community organisations as part of a team.
• Complete administration tasks using electronic devices.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer focus

Communication

Plant operation knowledge

Class C license

Traffic Control Card

White Card

ChemCert

Education

AQF3 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 feelwelcome,belongandsucceed.

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 recruitment process.

ENQUIRIES

ContactAlex Nashat, Acting Supervisor Reactive & Verge Mowingon8757 9155or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.aufor further information.