- Permanent full-time position
- A Supportive team workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing
- 9-Day Fortnight RDO for Outdoor Staff
Banyule Council have an exciting opportunity for motivated and highly skilled
Multi-Skilled Operator to join the Operations Infrastructure Team at Operation Depot, Bellfield.
The Operations Department is responsible for providing a range of services to Council, including the collection of waste and recyclable materials from within the municipality, waste management policy and waste education, the operation of the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, mechanical sweeping of roads and footpaths, inspection, cleaning and maintenance of pits and drains, clearance of litter bins from shopping centres, cleaning of Council's toilet blocks and barbeques, the management of Council's plant and Fleet and maintenance of Council infrastructure that includes roads, footpaths, shared trails, signs and street furniture.
About The Role
This role assists with and participates in all Infrastructure Maintenance activities of the Operations Infrastructure Unit's functions.
The position is required to undertake a variety of tasks efficiently and to a standard that ensures public safety and protects the natural environment.
These full-time roles are from 7:00 am to 3.56 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 9-day fortnight.
Skills, Experience And Certificates
Specialist Expertise
- Experience and Knowledge in using Drain/NDD Truck.
- Experience in Road Infrastructure, Drainage and Cleaning of Drainage maintenance activities.
- Competency ticket MSMSS00019 Operate a Drain Cleaning System.
Operational Competency
- Safe and competent operation of vehicles and plant.
- Licence to operate a front-end end loader/backhoe.
- Knowledge in asphalt and concrete repairs.
- Understanding and experience with safely and competently operating mechanical sweepers.
- License to conduct traffic control requirements as to the placement of warning signs, barriers and lights.
- License to conduct the safety requirements associated with working in confined spaces.
- Experience in the use of light hydraulic cranes.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
- The ability to work in a team environment, take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work autonomously.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-task environment.
Customer Service and Communication
- The ability to effectively communicate with other staff as well as direct customer service to residents and the public.
- Familiarity with accurately recording information.
Problem-Solving
- The ability to break down problems, assess options and resolve minor issues at a local level.
Mandatory Pre-employment Screenings
- Licence to operate forklift (desirable).
- Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle.
- Driver licence
- Functional Capacity Assessment
- Police Check
How To Apply
For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact
Loreniel Tequin Tel 04 6686 4257 or
Damien White Tel 04 0221 8787 for a confidential conversation.
Applications close: Friday, 29 November 2024 at 11:45 PM
Why choose Banyule
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [Confidential Information].
Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.
We offer.
- Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
- Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
- Study assistance (permanent employees)
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
