Ganger - Parks

INTERNAL ONLY

We have an excellent opportunity for a Ganger - Parks to contribute to improvements to the open space network within the Shire, and to supervise staff to complete coordinated maintenance and customer work requests.  

About the role:

• coordinate, supervise and undertake maintenance and development of Council's open space network
• ensure the safe, effective and efficient use of Council's parks network by our local community
• contribute to improvements through identification, design and construction of projects within Council's parks and reserves

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $61,773 per annum with competency-based increments up to $70,775 per annum, plus 11% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• the ability to carry out park and gardens maintenance and development
• the ability to supervise and train staff
• the ability to respond to customer demands and adjust priorities and work activities

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Cabarita (Tweed Coast), and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 12 April at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential: 

1. Current Vehicle Licence – Medium Rigid or be eligible to obtain.

2. Appropriate Trade/Craftsman Certificate such as Gardener, Nursery Tradesperson etc.

3. Appropriate chemical users certificate. (Chemcert certificate).

4. Demonstrated competence in supervision of staff, plant and physical resources for maintenance activities.

5. Demonstrated competence in estimating work activity resources, operation and quality controls.

6. Demonstrated competence in site and roadway traffic control.

7. Demonstrated high level oral communication skills.

8. Demonstrated competence in appropriate record keeping and report writing.

9. Demonstrated competence in implementing environmental protection devices.

10. Demonstrated competence in reading and understanding Landscape plans/drawings.

11. Demonstrated competence in preparing cost estimates for maintenance work to the value of $5,000

12. Demonstrated competence in care and maintenance of public parks and garden areas.

13. Demonstrate competence to design and construct minor/major landscape projects.

Desirable:

14. General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

15. Demonstrate competence in handling public enquiries, complaints and minor conflicts.

16. Demonstrated sound knowledge of Council’s Maintenance Management System.

17. Demonstrated sound knowledge of Council’s Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY