Road Vegetation Operator

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

This position is responsible for assisting the Road Vegetation team in the completion of maintenance and management tasks for the control of vegetation in the road reserve and other operational land across the Local Government Area. Operating from within the Civil Operations Unit, this role undertakes maintenance duties such as supporting roadside slashing, chemical vegetation management, tree maintenance (and removal), snipping, mowing and general labouring tasks. The position involves a high degree of preparation and maintenance of vehicles, tools and other plant. Additionally, it requires a degree of planning of work and use of mobile technology.

For this role you will be required to have a Certificate III in Horticulture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience in the management of vegetation in the roadside or have a willingness to obtain as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol.

It would be advantageous if you currently held, or can demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain, through Council provided training, the following:

- Implement Traffic Control Plans Card (formally yellow/blue traffic control card)
- Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
- Current Class MR/HR drivers licence
- ChemUse Certificate (AQF3).

This position is offered on a **permanent, full-time** basis working **76 hours**per fortnight. This team currently works a 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration package for this position is based on **Grade 5** of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of **$2242 - $2522** per fortnight plus superannuation.

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits**may** include**:

- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- 4-day week

**Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Customer Experience (CX) Recognition Program
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

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For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact **Leigh Hall, Coordinator Civil Operations** on **02 6578 7235**.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2025.**

Job No**:SC2023000175**

Location**:Singleton