Streetsweeper / Plant Operator

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role in the Works team, based from the Moruya Depot. The successful candidate will thrive on working independently to operate various items of plant and attachment, with an emphasis on mechanical street sweeping operation and maintenance.

Your main duties will also include:

• Actively undertaking physical labouring and other related construction or maintenance manual activities.
• Assisting in the preparation and completion of a work project for construction works or maintenance activities, including emergency and Private Works Orders beyond planned scope of works.
• Supporting other staff, contractors and subcontractors involved in construction and maintenance projects. Actively partake in work team performance reviews.
• Assisting in providing customer service to the public in relation to construction and maintenance project elements you are involved in.
• Actively participating in the continuous improvement of Council’s construction and maintenance activities.

Salary information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,659.99 to $2,861.92 gross per fortnight consisting of:

• $2,287.76 to $2,468.86 base salary
• $97.88 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• $274.35 to $295.18 superannuation (at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to a medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You will be an early riser and someone who is happy to work in isolation, without direct supervision. You will be fit, agile, hard-working and have experience with operating and maintaining a mechanical street sweeper. Your experience with trucks, rollers, ride on mowers, tractors and small plant will also set you up for success in this role. Your application will further demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated relevant experience in an operational work setting.
• Willingness and ability to successfully undertake physical laboring tasks. (Example: squatting, lifting, walking, pressure washing, using a blower, changing brooms, repetitive work activities inside and outside of the vehicle).
• Certificate III level qualifications in a related field or willingness to obtain. Willingness to complete additional recognised training opportunities.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, with a supportive and cooperative approach to duties.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Basic mathematics and computer skills including the use of mobile devices.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Kelly-Ann Marshall on 02 4474 1398.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 22 September 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.