Description Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure, Planning and Environment CLASSIFICATION: Grade B SALARY: $61,623 to $71,482 pa 12% employer contribution to superannuation REPORTING TO: Leading Hand Streets and Drains EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Full Time THE POSITION: Assist with the maintenance and development of the streets, drains, parks, reserves, and landscapes within the City of Albury area. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in all operations of early morning cleansing of business districts, including sweeper operation and bin emptying Assist in the maintenance of the streets, drains, parks, reserves, lawn cemeteries, sporting grounds and landscape areas of Albury City. Assist in development projects within the Albury City streets, drains, parks, reserves, cemeteries and landscape areas. Use skills to assist other areas of the Engineering Group. Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner. Ensure all routine maintenance to plant and equipment is carried out. Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training. Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS. Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct. Qualifications KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal Our People External General Public EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 3.00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor. This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 38 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed with your supervisor. In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will receive the Level 2, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance. This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely. This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day – depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position. This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing This position is subject to preemployment and ongoing audiometric (hearing) assessment in accordance with AlburyCity Procedures This position is located at Albury Depot, Wodonga Place, Albury, with frequent visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence (compulsory to have and maintain) Construction Induction Card Apply Traffic Control Plans & Traffic Controller Certification (Yellow & Blue Card) or equivalent certification DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Front End Loader Backhoe Skid Steer EXPERIENCE: Relevant experience working in a civil maintenance environment SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: In-depth Knowledge of: Street sweeper operations and maintenance Various plant operations and maintenance (tipping trucks, front end loaders and skid steer loaders) Street drain cleaning Understanding and Competence in: Work Health & Safety requirements Sound level of computer literacy and ability to learn and use new software and databases
