ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• Can and soft-plastic collection.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

Parks & Gardens

• Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
• Construction and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks, and slashing of roadsides and other areas.
• Construction and maintenance of garden beds and landscape features.
• Construction and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
• Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc.
• Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
• Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
• Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
• Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
• Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Leading Hand/Team Leader.
• Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Participate in Council’s after hour’s call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster.

With your application, please submit in your cover letter how you meet the Key Selection Criteria:

• Trade qualification or proven experience in Horticulture/Landscaping or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Relevant licences (heavy rigid desirable) and experience in safe operation of a variety of plant (chainsaw, tractors, mowers, etc.).
• Understanding and commitment to OH&S practices – relevant OH&S cards.
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously.

For a full Position Description please click the hyperlink (or Apply if on Indeed, Seek, LinkedIn)