Outdoor Team Members

**Job No**:SGSC668***

**Location**:Leongatha****:
**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
South Gippsland Shire Council is looking to increase its casual workforce with enthusiastic and experienced outdoor staff across various positions across Council.
These positions will potentially be located in Leongatha, Foster and Korumburra but may work across various locations across the shire.

Council will support you to succeed in your casual role by providing opportunities for training across the software, systems and processes used within the organisation.

Hourly rates start from $41.43

**Availability 7 days a week roles**:

- Public Amenities Team Members
- Key responsibilities of this role include keeping all public toilets and BBQ areas that Council are responsible for clean, presentable and in functional condition inside and out, and attending to any minor maintenance within the Public Amenities.
- Position Description HERE

**Availability Monday to Friday roles**:

- Maintenance & Construction Team Members (including Concreters, Machine Operators, Road Maintenance)
- Key responsibilities of this role include assisting in the development and maintenance of roads infrastructure, bridges, drains, major culverts, storm water and footpaths throughout South Gippsland (tickets and experience in the operation of chainsaws, loaders, backhoes and excavators).
- Position Description HERE
- Open Space (Parks & Gardens) Team Members (including Vegetation and Street Beautification)
- Key responsibilities of this role include horticulture or tree maintenance work, operating plant or equipment including chippers, chainsaws, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment, traffic management, and if required, Elevated Work Platform (EWP).
- Position Description HERE
- Roadside & Natural Reserves Team Members
- Key responsibilities of this role include ground works; undertaking tree management and vegetation maintenance works; implementing weed control activities and constructing and maintaining infrastructure in Council Bush Reserves and Rail Trails.
- Position Description HERE
- Coal Creek Community Park and Museum Maintenance Officers
- Key responsibilities of this role include undertaking general maintenance tasks including ground maintenance, repairing, cleaning and / or replacing Coal Creeks building property, assets, associated infrastructure, fixtures and fittings.
- Position Description HERE

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in these positions you must be physically fit to undertake labouring work and also have experience within a similar role and have an understanding of how to safely and competently undertake a range of duties including the use of plant and equipment. You will be known for your attention to detail, time management and the ability to work within a team. You will also have a current driver’s licence.

If you enjoy working outdoors, working as part of a team, and enjoy providing outstanding customer service, then we'd like to hear from you.

Flexibility is required and you can nominate the days you are available. As these roles are casual, all applicants should be aware that any offer of employment will not guarantee the future offer of any hours of work.

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

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- 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: Amy Ketteridge, HR & Systems Business Partner on 03 5662 9292.
- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._