Labourer (Parks and Open Spaces)
Job No:
MPSC792
Location:
Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Parks and Open Spaces Team.
- Permanent Full-Time– 38 hours per week
- Location - Moree
- Attractive Salary ranging from $970.20 up to $1079.85 per week (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
- Salary packaging options
- Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Labourer within the Parks and Open Spaces Team will be required to
- Provide safe and reliable access to Moree Plains Shire Open Spaces network, (inclusive of but not limited to parks, gardens,Main Street, sports fields, villages and town entrances) and surrounds to satisfy the economic and social needs of the community.
- Maintain the Moree Plains Shire Open Spaces networks surrounds in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition.
- Provide a neat and tidy image and promote Moree Plains Shire Council in a positive manner.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Horticultural knowledge or experience, together with experience in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Relevant work experience in a labouring environment or certificate of completion for a structured training program in work related area.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritise and meet production deadlines within an environment with minimal supervision and work within a team.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with the ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Willingness to work a rotating roster which involves weekend, early morning and late evening shifts and public holidays.
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to keep accurate records including, timesheets, daily running sheets & fuel usage records.
- General Construction Induction card.
- Current NSW Provisional or Class C Driver’s Licence (Manual)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL
- Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
- Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days of a year!
- Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
- 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- 15 days sick leave.
- Educational assistance for career development.
- PPE provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please address the selection criteria below. All applications must be made online only.
To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants.
This position closes at 11:59pm, Monday 8 April 2024.
Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au
Our commitment to safety:
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.