City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Please view the below documents for this position:
As Street Cleaning Driver Labourer you will maintain the cleanliness of public roads, streets, laneways and carparks by carrying out all street cleaning duties scheduled, and ensure that each shift is completed as directed without risk to yourself and others. You will operate street cleaning vehicle as required in a safe, competent and responsible manner in accordance with Road Traffic Regulations. You are also required to clean and ensure the vehicle in use is maintained in good condition and any defects are reported to Fleet Management and entered into the vehicle maintenance register.
You will also:
• Work with the Team Leader and report any incomplete work.
• Report any incidents/accidents to the Team Leader.
• Maintain good relationships with residents, traders, the general public and other Council departments, and represent Council by promiting a good image as a unit.
• Have a “can do” attitude and willingly carry out other duties as directed
This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary of $68,058.28 per annum + 11% superannuation. You will be provided with regular training, access to a wellbeing program, employee assistance program and other benefits provided to permanent employees.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be suitable for this position you will have:
A current and valid medium rigid drivers licence.
Knowledge and ability to follow safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Skills to enable effective communication with management, staff and customers with regards to information needs
Proven ability to work safely with an outdoor works environment
Physical ability to perform the work.
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
The ability and willingness to work in a team environment and positively contribute to the team.
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Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Binita Strestha Waste Management Coordinator on 0477 996 159 bshresth@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination.
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