General Hand - Parks

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Hand to join our Parks team.

Are you a school leaver eager to kickstart your career, or someone seeking a refreshing change of scenery?

Apply today and become a part of our Parks team!
Joining our Parks team gives you the opportunity to work in the beautiful New England outdoors offering a wide
range of tasks, meaning no 2 days are the same.

As a part of your new role, we will support you in completing a Certificate III in Horticulture, as well as other
training opportunities. We also need you to participate in weekend work and overtime where necessary.

This role will see you carrying out general turf maintenance and renovations as directed including the mowing of nature strips, parks, reserves and cemeteries.

You will also assist in the construction and maintenance of
gardens and the daily maintenance of picnic areas, amenities and public spaces. You will take pride in ensuring

Armidale is showcased to the highest standard.

As a bonus, working at Council you also get the benefit of a 9 day fortnight!

About you

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment
and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is
able to live these values, call out others where they aren't, and 'walk the talk'.

We want to hear about you! So, in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and
  cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position
  Description attached to this advertisement.
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your
  application.

Please apply on-line and include a CV/resume. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer
than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself.
• Tell us about something you are really proud of - work, homelife, sport, a hobby ....
• Tell us about the BEST day you've had at work, and why.
  *Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and
cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position
Description attached to this advertisement.

You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your
application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $1044.05 per week (plus super) based on a 38-hour week.
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements.
•  Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Parks team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Bill Hyde, Supervisor Parks on 0411
  532 352 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race,
  religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or
  disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service
  to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are
  veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The
  Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and
  veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this
  guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further
  information, and to access this guide, please click Here.