Tradesperson - Fauna

**Fixed term, part time opportunity**:

- **4 days per week, Wednesday to Saturday**:

- **Exciting role in a diverse team**

**ABOUT THE ORGANISATION**:
Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA 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.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council 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 Tradesperson - Fauna role will take on a variety of activities that deliver specialist services in the maintenance of Council's Fauna Reserves. The Tradesperson - Fauna will ensure that the open spaces are in an excellent condition and are safe and suitable for fauna and for use by members of the community. This role will also assist in ensuring that our customers and community are satisfied with Council parks and recreation operations.

The successful applicant will require:

- Relevant trade qualifications eg. Certificate III in Captive Animals
- Relevant experience in the captive animal field
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of fauna park infrastructure related issues, current trends, industry best-practice and new developments relating to maintenance services and parks operations
- Ability to plan, coordinate resources and undertake maintenance activities relevant to the position including but not limited to animal welfare, edging, weeding, chemical spraying, litter collection, mowing, trades function, and asset inspections
- Demonstrated experience in operating parks maintenance related small plant and equipment, including small hand tools, and power tools
- Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other staff at all times
- Sound verbal and written communication skills - ability to write clearly and neatly when completing necessary paperwork
- Ability to work as part of a team and with contractors, having good interpersonal skills
- Sound Computer Skills and ability to adapt to new systems and operate a range of devices
- Possess a current Class C drivers License
- Current Chem Cert qualification or willingness to obtain
- Hold a Current Senior First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain

Download the position description here for more information.

**Salary**:Employment is in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award. This position is placed in Grade 7 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,139.85 to $1,310.83 (pro rata) per week, plus superannuation.

The commencement salary will depend upon the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and competencies.

**Conditions of Employment**: This is a fixed-term contract, part-time position, working 4 days a week, Wednesday to Saturday.

This position will be predominately located at Council's Auburn Botanic Gardens Fauna Reserve, with occasional travel required across Council worksites.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- 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)
- 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**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted doc