Team Member

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong **and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Reactive team focuses on managing the daily presentation of the public domain within the Cumberland City Area, ensuring that it is maintained and presented so that residents and visitors are proud of the area and it meets their expectations.

The Team Member - Reactive Crew will be held accountable for responding to high priority requests in delivering maintenance duties including Town Centre cleansing, parks, streetscape and verge maintenance, minor road and footpath repairs. This position will ensure Council’s Local Government area is maintained to a level that meets the community's expectations through a quick response program utilising the industry best practice.

The successful applicant will require:

- A minimum of 2 years experience in general maintenance duties
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers, customers and community organisations and an ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively complete relevant administration tasks associated with the position.
- Be able to operate multiple electronic devices which will assist in the delivery of projects
- Current class C drivers licence
- Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (also known as Traffic Control Combo course)
- General Construction Induction Card (white card)
- Current ‘ChemCert’ (Chemical Handling AQF3) qualification.

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Three (3) permanent, full-time positions
- 70 hour fortnight
- The hours of work will be based on two (2) shift patterns of morning and night shift from 5:00am to 1:30pm and 9:00pm to 5:30am
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Auburn Depot, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and will be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,121.69 to $1,289.95 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,** **15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Enquiries**:Telephone **Mohamad Sbalbal, Supervisor City Maintenance - Reactive Crew **on **8757 9560 **for further information.

**Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 30 October 2024**

**HOW TO APPLY