Multi Skilled Plant Operators X 3

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking self-motivated and enthusiastic Multi Skilled Plant operators. The Multi Skilled Plant Operator position plays a key role in providing a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Councils’ Infrastructure.

Primarily seeking truck drivers and excavator operators. Applicants that operate a array of machinery within accredited licence requirements are encouraged to also apply. Plant operation experience may include but is not limited to excavator, loader, grader, backhoe, low loader/float, tipper truck, prime mower, crane truck operators. Are you eager to learn and extend your skillset with our support we welcome you to apply.

Some specific competencies include:

- Operate major plant and trucks and hold the required Safework tickets / Licences.
- Maintain major plant and trucks in accordance manufacture specification.
- Effectively work within a team to achieve agreed outcomes and a positive work environment.
- Effectively lead and motivate staff.
- Completing work activities daily with the flexibility to adjust to meet changing priorities.
- Being self-motivated and showing initiative in the delegated areas of responsibility.
- Interpersonal skills to deal courteously with staff and members of the public, providing a high level of customer service.
- Provide excellent customer service and delivery quality service outcomes.
- Coordinate, manage and prioritise own workload in a busy complex environment.
- Work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
- Be flexible in your approach to work and adapt well to workplace change.
- Work to timelines within budget.
- Effectively use information technology.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
This opportunity offers:

- A permanent full-time position (76-hour, 9-day fortnight).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,068.29 to $1,237.77 plus applicable allowances per 34/42 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Brightness of future
- Security

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
- 10.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team on exciting shire wide projects

**Location**:
This position is based at Byron Depot, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Matthew Thornton - Team Leader Capital Works - Business Hours 0437133346

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
Download the Position Description here (PDF,159KB)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.