Precinct Maintainer Greenkeeper

2 weeks ago


Nowra, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time

Salary: $57,044 - $64,199 p.a. plus 11% Super (pro rata)
- Permanent/Part-Time position
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **part-time**, Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 1.00 pm position working **30 hours** per week. This position is located at the **Artie Smith Oval / 84 Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry**

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Precinct Supervisor - Artie Smith (SCaRP), the focus of this position is to:

- Application of chemicals, correct storage, and recording.
- Maintain, renovate, and construct surfaces to different specifications.
- Obtaining quotes and overseeing subcontractors.
- Participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems.
- Contribute to the development and delivery maintenance programs for Croquet Lawn and other playing surfaces within the SCaRP Precinct.
- Operate and maintain plant items, such as excavators, graders, backhoes, reach mower tractors, dozers, water tankers, street sweepers, wing mowers, forklifts, hydraulic gang mowers, herbicide sprayers, ride-on mowers, heavy duty chippers etc.

On call - Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent
- A minimum of two (2) years’ greenkeeping experience within a similar environment (Croquet lawn, turf wicket)
- Experience participating in croquet lawn preparation, renovation, and maintenance (or equivalent)
- Class MR Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

Please refer to attached job description for further criteria.

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
- Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

**Contact**: Richard McGuiness - Precinct Coordinator - North - 02 4429 3825

**Applications Close**: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 (at Midnight)