Team Member Parks - Tuncurry

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

MidCoast Council's Community Spaces department is responsible for managing over three thousand hectares of parks and open spaces, twenty-six sporting complexes, eighty-four playgrounds, thirty-two cemeteries, and five hundred and sixty Council buildings. 

Our Open Spaces and Recreation team are currently seeking a full-time team member. This position is based from our Tuncurry depot and contributes to Council work programs at our sports fields, parks, cemeteries, reserves, and other community spaces. Working in a small crew, you will carry out maintenance and cleaning duties on BBQs, picnic facilities and amenities and undertake construction, maintenance and installation of open space assets such as playgrounds, picnic tables, benches and retaining walls.

The successful candidate will be a team player with a friendly, professional attitude, good communication skills, and a strong understanding of safe working practices. 

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of parks and reserves maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operation of horticultural plant and equipment such as ride on lawn mowers, tractors and brush cutters.
• Completed WorkCover accredited course in WHS general induction for construction work in NSW, including a demonstrated sound knowledge of Work, Health and Safety procedures and experience in the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 minimum).
• Currently hold or willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate and AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate.

Please note that to be a successful candidate you'll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check to ensure you can carry out the essential requirements for the role.

What we offer?

• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible novated lease options available through multiple providers
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary: Commencing salary circa $50,640 p.a. plus superannuation (salary negotiable based on skills and experience).

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located at Grey Gum Road, Tuncurry. You will also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time 38 hours per week.

Closing date: Sunday 7 April 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Kristy Tritton, Acting Parks Works Supervisor Southern Operations on 0423 546 615 or kristy.tritton@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
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• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.