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Townperson

Environment and Planning

Crookwell, Australia

Reference: 6691157

Join Us in Keeping Our Community Beautiful!

Are you passionate about working outdoors and contributing to the care and maintenance of local parks, gardens, and facilities?

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is looking for a dedicated Townsperson to be a vital part of our Environment and Planning Group. In this hands-on role, you'll play a key role in maintaining Council assets and infrastructure with a focus on safety, customer service, and community pride.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform general maintenance tasks including mowing, street cleaning, drainage maintenance, and upkeep of public facilities.
  • Operate and maintain small plant and equipment, ensuring all work is conducted safely and efficiently.
  • Uphold Council's values of sustainability, integrity, respect, and professionalism in all tasks.
  • Provide exceptional service to our community, ensuring public spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming.

What You'll Bring:

  • Essential: White Card (WHS General Construction Induction), Class C Driver's License, Traffic Controller certification, and hands-on experience with horticulture or related maintenance roles.
  • Proven ability to operate tools such as mowers, chainsaws, and hand tools.
  • Strong teamwork skills and commitment to safety and environmental standards.

What's on Offer

Salary range per annum from Grade 5 Min $56,698.20 to Grade 5 Max $63,250.72 plus super, depending on skills, experience and qualifications. 9 day fortnight with RDO.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity for skill development and career progression within Council.
  • Contribute to projects that directly enhance our community's environment and quality of life.
  • Be part of a supportive team that values hard work, respect, and dedication.

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and become an integral part of our Council team, helping to shape and maintain a safe, beautiful environment for all.

Applications Close: 25 Nov 2024

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As part of Council’s employment policy, all new employees are required to satisfactorily complete a medical examination undertaken by a practicing medical officer of the employee’s choice and at Councils expense.  The results of the medical examination shall be kept confidential.  The purpose of the medical examination is not to determine the success or otherwise of the applicants employment, and is in the interest of the prevention of industrial injury and to identify any existing injury or incapacity.

HOURS OF WORK

The majority of Council’s salaried staff is employed on a 9-day fortnight of 70 hours per pay period.  Council’s wages staff works a 9-day fortnight of 76 hours per pay period.

PAY ARRANGEMENTS.

Employees are paid on a fortnightly basis with the pay being deposited directly into an account nominated by the employee.

LEAVE PROVISIONS

All leave provisions are in accordance with the current Local Government (State) Award and all relevant federal legislation.  Leave provisions include Sick Leave, Carer’s Leave, Annual Leave, Long Service Leave, Parental Leave.  Casual employees have limited entitlement to paid leave.

INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Council will pay reasonable travelling and out of pocket expenses to applicants attending an interview for the position and must be agreed prior to accepting the offer of interview.  Should an applicant be offered the position and the applicant declines it, the applicant will not be paid travelling or out of pocket expenses.

TELEPHONE

Should Council require the position holder to be contactable for out of hour’s emergencies and Council business, Council will provide a mobile phone under the current Council usage plan.  In such cases Council may require the after hours contact number to be listed in Council’s section of the telephone directory.

SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation is available to employees through their current or any approved fund of the employee’s choice.  Council also pays occupational superannuation on the employee’s behalf.

 

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