City of Port Phillip
Street Cleansing Labourer
Job Location
Ararat Area, Australia
Job Description
Street Cleansing Labourer (Street and Beach Services)
Salary Range Band 2 $72,234 – $73,671 (Annualised salary inc. allowances & leave loading) plus 11.5% Superannuation)
Permanent full-time roles based at our South Melbourne Depot
Hours of Work Mon–Fri, 9.30am – 5.30 pm with a weekend and public holiday overtime roster
About the Organisation
City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
About the Role
Our Street and Beach Services team seeks an energetic team player who has a strong customer service approach and communication skills to deliver quality services to the community with a focus on environmental outcomes. The successful candidate will support the Supervisors Street and Beach Services to deliver the ongoing cleaning program of the city's streets, commercial areas and beaches. The Street Cleansing Labourer will be directly responsible for maintaining high standards of service to the community, complaint management, customer service ensuring performance standards are achieved.
Proven experience within a similar labouring/cleaning industry undertaking driver/ labouring duties together with knowledge of OHS legislative requirements will be necessary in this role. Weekend and public holiday work will be required on a roster basis.
Duties:
Operation of all equipment required to complete tasks including but not limited to industrial vacuums, pressure cleaners, blowers, hand rakes, shovels and brooms
Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping and using mechanical tools
Maintain roads, streets, beaches and drains within the municipality of Port Phillip
Remove and clean biohazards to ensure public safety
Remove and collect dump hard waste and rubbish throughout the city
Skills and Experience
Extensive experience in an operational outdoor labouring role
Knowledge and experience in application of safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards including safe and competent operation of heavy licence vehicle
Good oral, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Extensive experience in providing service response to customer request
Mandatory Requirements
Pre employment medical check and Functional Capability Evaluation
Victorian Driver Licence, preferred Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence and Vic Roads Verification
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
Be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check (at the cost of the council)
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Benefits
We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
How to Apply
Click APPLY now.
Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at City of Port Phillip website will be considered for external applicants.
Please Note:
All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.
Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager.
For further information not found in the position description contact Peter Morgan Supervisor Street and Beach Services on telephone 03 9209 6765 or email peter.morgan@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 10 November 2024
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au
PD Street Cleansing Labourer October 2024.pdf
Location: Ararat Area, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
Salary Range Band 2 $72,234 – $73,671 (Annualised salary inc. allowances & leave loading) plus 11.5% Superannuation)
Permanent full-time roles based at our South Melbourne Depot
Hours of Work Mon–Fri, 9.30am – 5.30 pm with a weekend and public holiday overtime roster
About the Organisation
City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
About the Role
Our Street and Beach Services team seeks an energetic team player who has a strong customer service approach and communication skills to deliver quality services to the community with a focus on environmental outcomes. The successful candidate will support the Supervisors Street and Beach Services to deliver the ongoing cleaning program of the city's streets, commercial areas and beaches. The Street Cleansing Labourer will be directly responsible for maintaining high standards of service to the community, complaint management, customer service ensuring performance standards are achieved.
Proven experience within a similar labouring/cleaning industry undertaking driver/ labouring duties together with knowledge of OHS legislative requirements will be necessary in this role. Weekend and public holiday work will be required on a roster basis.
Duties:
Operation of all equipment required to complete tasks including but not limited to industrial vacuums, pressure cleaners, blowers, hand rakes, shovels and brooms
Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping and using mechanical tools
Maintain roads, streets, beaches and drains within the municipality of Port Phillip
Remove and clean biohazards to ensure public safety
Remove and collect dump hard waste and rubbish throughout the city
Skills and Experience
Extensive experience in an operational outdoor labouring role
Knowledge and experience in application of safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards including safe and competent operation of heavy licence vehicle
Good oral, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Extensive experience in providing service response to customer request
Mandatory Requirements
Pre employment medical check and Functional Capability Evaluation
Victorian Driver Licence, preferred Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence and Vic Roads Verification
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
Be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check (at the cost of the council)
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Benefits
We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
How to Apply
Click APPLY now.
Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at City of Port Phillip website will be considered for external applicants.
Please Note:
All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.
Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager.
For further information not found in the position description contact Peter Morgan Supervisor Street and Beach Services on telephone 03 9209 6765 or email peter.morgan@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 10 November 2024
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au
PD Street Cleansing Labourer October 2024.pdf
Location: Ararat Area, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
Contact Information
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