Cbd Caretaker

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking **Parks Operator - CBD Caretaker **to join our Recreation and Facilities team at Singleton Council. In this role, you'll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

**ABOUT US**

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 to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**THE ROLE**

In your role you will contribute to important community outcomes and making a real impact for Singleton. The natural diversity of your role means that every day will be different. Your role will include primary responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance of the town's central business district as well as working alongside the Parks Team in the maintenance of Council's substantial recreation facilities.

This unique role is supported by and provides support to the broader Parks and Recreation team although you have the autonomy to work independently to make this area your pride and joy for the benefit of the local business owners and our community.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining a small plant and equipment for cleaning, landscaping and street sweeping tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to stakeholder needs.
- Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills including sound conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills and dealing with challenging customers skills
- WHS Construction Induction (White Card)
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate written and computerised records, undertake calculations and complete forms

Horticulture, green keeping or landscaping experience would be advantageous although not essential, along with Chemical Application Certificate (AQF3).

This position is offered on a **permanent fulltime **basis working **76** hours per fortnight. This position works **Monday-Friday **each week with the option for a **9-day fortnight** roster.

Remuneration for this position is based on **5** of the salary system which equates to a base salary and award allowance between **$1,053.77 and $1,183.23 **per week plus superannuation. This position that the option to participate in an oncall roster including occasional scheduled weekend work.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You'll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You'll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You'll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You'll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join an employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia.

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing for the community click **here** **to explore our webpages.

Why work for Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

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