Casual Pool

**Job No**:SGSC810**

**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.

**Availability Monday to Friday roles**:

- 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, tractor slasher, mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, spray equipment, traffic management, and if required, Elevated Work Platform (EWP).
- Position Description HERE

**Availability Monday to Sunday roles**:

- Public Amenities Team Members- Key responsibilities of this role include BBQ and park facilities, public amenities, communal spaces across Council's assets.
- This role requires working accross weekends and weekdays with early starts from 6.00am and at times 5.00am during peak seasons.
- Position Description HERE

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in these positions you must be physically fit to undertake labouring work outdoors and have experience within a similar role. You will 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, ability to work within a team and you will also have a current driver’s licence.

If you enjoy working outdoors, bring part of a team, and 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.

Please be advised to progress through to offer stage, you will be required to undergo a functional assessment (medical) which will include drug and alcohol screening.

**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: Virginia Hall, HR & RTW Support Officer on 03 5662 9198

**Applications closing Sunday 14 September 2025**
- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._