Field Worker a

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**About the role**

As Field Worker A, you will be part of the Sports Maintenance team and will be responsible for undertaking general grounds maintenance within Ipswich City Council’s sports grounds.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Establish and maintain to Council Standards sports turf areas and gardens in Various Sporting Venues and assist with minor landscape construction works as required.
- Identify and treat diseases in turf and garden plants.
- Identify and treat weeds.
- Undertake the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Ensure all machinery and equipment under the team’s control is maintained to manufacturer’s specifications and Council standards.

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**
- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
- FIT Testing - Respiratory protection equipment:
Workers must pass a respirator fit test before they first start wearing a tight-fitting respirator and at regular intervals during their employment.

Workers must be clean-shaven or only have facial hair that doesn’t interfere with the fitting surfaces and the valve of the respirator.
- Immunisation**:
To undertake this position, you may be asked to be immunised against Q Fever
- A pre-employment medical will be required for this role (Drug and Alcohol Testing)

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent position, LGE Level 2 - 4 with a salary commencing at $61,723 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

If you feel you are a good fit with our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave, and other leave options

A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 1 March 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.


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