Leading Hand

Salary range: $74,874.30 to $76,393.67 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Developed Reserves Team is looking for an experienced, skilled and motivated individual to take up the role of Leading Hand – Street Trees and Playgrounds Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Developed Reserves Team is looking for an experienced, skilled and motivated individual to take up the role of Leading Hand – Street Trees and Playgrounds. Reporting to the Developed Reserves Supervisor, this role will see you responsible for This position is responsible for the daily supervision of the street trees, playgrounds and maintenance teams in a manner which complies with the City’s specified work standards.

About You: Experience in the use of a wide range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), mowers, and other specialised arboriculture or horticulture machinery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of safely operating and maintaining this equipment in both routine and high-profile environments. Experience in interpreting operational plans and ensuring compliance with safety standards is essential.

The successful candidate will also need strong leadership and supervisory skills, demonstrated by their ability to manage a team, provide guidance to apprentices, and foster a collaborative work environment. They must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. A commitment to safe work practices is crucial, ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and policies. The role also requires a high level of physical fitness, capable of performing manual labour, such as pruning, planting, and playground maintenance, in various outdoor conditions.

Additionally, the candidate should hold relevant qualifications in arboriculture or horticulture, such as a Certificate IV, as well as accreditations such as a "C" class driver’s license, Basic Traffic Management, and Basic Resuscitation. Desirable qualifications include an HR class driver’s license, EWP ticket, and chainsaw accreditation, with at least three years of full-time supervisory experience.

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Discounted ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? Please review the documents below for all the position information, how to apply and employment conditions.

• Position Description
• Advice To Applicants 
• Section Criteria and Conditions

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the selection criteria outlined in the Conditions and Selection Criteria Document.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Wayne Turner, Developed Reserves Supervisor at wayne.turner@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3952.  

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 8 October 2024

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.