Civic Centre Maintenance Officer

About Us :

Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT. Providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core essential services.

At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory. Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia’s gateway to the Asia Pacific.

Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia and the top end, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor. Katherine services the wider region with access to education and medical services.

Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality. The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.

Our Community is at the center of everything we do. In achieving this, we continue to the vision where:

• Katherine is welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and fosters diversity and unity.
• In Katherine, everyone belongs, everyone feels safe, and there is a sense of community
• Our vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.

VISION

Katherine Town council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn and grow together.

MISSION

Together, we will work effectively today, to shape our exceptional future tomorrows.

VALUES

• Accepting of DIVERSITY
• Sense of COMMUNITY
• Respect for PEOPLE, our ENVIRONMENT and our CULTURE

About You :

No requirements

Position Summary :

This position reports to the Director Infrastructure and Environment and is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and beautification of the Katherine Civic Centre, including general grounds maintenance as well as maintenance and repair of the Civic Centre Building

Key Requirements :

Minimum 2 years in a similar role

Job Responsibility :

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

1. Perform basic tasks including painting, filling crevices, cleaning and managing maintenance repairs.

2. Detect and report major maintenance repairs.

3. Regularly check Civic Centre and grounds to identify, repair and report issues.

4. Respond to all maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.

5. Repair minor plumbing, electrical, furniture and fittings.

6. Proper storage and maintenance of tools and equipment.

7. Maintain Civic Centre grounds including mowing and garden maintenance and general upkeep of carpark, walkways and entrances.

8. Maintenance of Civic Centre irrigation system.

9. Adhere to the Katherine Town Council policies and procedures, undertake checks, inspections, services, and reporting (incident and other), establish and adhere to safe work method statements

10. Other duties, as requested, at level.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.

2. Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council’s Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster;

3. Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs;

4. Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders

5. Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve our community;

6. Work in accordance with Council’s Vision and Mission statement.

7. Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email and front counter enquiries

SELECTION CRITIERA

Essential

• Current NT Driver’s Licence

• Sound verbal communication skills

• Experience in machinery, tools, equipment used for general garden maintenance

• Experience in general building repairs and maintenance

• Ability to work independently for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to work outdoors in the heat for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to undertake manual labour on a regular basis

• Ability to operate lawn mower, power tools and general yard maintenance equipment independently unsupervised

• Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training;

• Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role.

Desirable

• Test and Tag certification

Job Functions :

Government office

Job Benefits :

Newly created casual role, offering flexibility around work.

Selling Point :

N/A

Contact :

Irenee McCreevy