Roadside Weeds

**Job No**:
**SGSC571**
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**Location**:
**Leongatha**
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**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland offers welcoming townships, friendly communities and colourful landscapes. You can enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. South Gippslanders enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living with easy access to Melbourne.

As an organisation we pride ourselves on sustaining a close-knit workplace with values based leadership. Our residents and our internal customers expect their services to be delivered efficiently and with mínimal fuss. We aim to meet and exceed these expectations.

We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to developing a culture of Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
South Gippsland Shire currently have 2 opportunities available within our Open Space & Environment team as a Roadside Weeds & Natural Reserves Officer, to assist with maintaining, protecting and enhancing the municipality’s natural environment for a more stable future.
- Full Time Fixed Term to December 2023
- $63,769 per annum + superannuation

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- 1 day per week (0.220 EFT) Ongoing
- $32.27 per hour

Key responsibilities are to assist with the implementation of Council’s Roadside Weed and Pest Animal Management Plan through on ground works; undertake tree management and vegetation maintenance works; implement weed control activities and construct and maintain infrastructure in Council Bush Reserves and Rail Trails, and to assist with works associated with the implementation of Fire Management Plans for Councils Bush Reserves.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful, you will have:

- Sound knowledge and experience in natural resource management and the maintenance of public open spaces
- Current experience in maintenance of open space and bush reserves
- A good understanding of weed identification and management and have practical experience in working with various horticultural/construction equipment.
- You will also hold an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP), Traffic Management Certificate and Construction Industry Red/White Card.
- A current driver’s license is essential.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

**NEXT STEPS**:
Enquiries to: Chris Rankin, Supervisor Biodiversity: (03) 5662 9267.

**Applications close Midnight Tuesday 21 March 2023.**:

- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._