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:
Work as part of the Infrastructure Maintenance team to provide designated maintenance services for the community. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks to achieve a high standard of maintenance of roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage systems, signs and street furniture within the Municipality.
In this role you will:
Coordinate and perform the smooth action and compliance of infrastructure maintenance tasks on site
Maintain roads, footpaths, storm water drainage system, street signs and street furniture within the Municipality
Work cooperatively with team members and members of the public, escalating enquiries and problems as they emerge
Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping and the use of mechanical tools
Correctly use and maintain plant and equipment provided, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and Council’s workplace health and safety policies, procedures and practices
Operate vehicle and tow plant as required in a safe, competent and responsible manner in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations and Council’s policies
This is a permanent full time position with a salary of $78,809.18 per annum + 12% superannuation. 76 hour 9 day fortnight with RDO on every second Monday.
You are based at our Tooronga Depot which is located next to Tooronga Train station and walking distance to Tooronga Village Shopping Centre. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program and employee assistance counselling program.
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements:
Previous experience in infrastructure maintenance, especially in the areas of roads, footpaths, paving, stormwater drainage systems, street signs and street furniture
Experience safely operating and maintaining mechanical tools, small plant and equipment and performing manual handling tasks
Communication skills and ability to work in a team
Medium Rigid Truck Licence Endorsement
The below are desirable but not required:
Construction Industry Card (White/Red) Competency
Current Spotters Ticket and Traffic Control training
Current Traffic Control Ticket
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Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Richard Evans on revans@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.
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