Municipal Officer

Reference number: 10653

Closing date: 11:00pm, 30 May 2025

• Casual position.
• Salary commencing at $35.42 per hour plus 25% casual loading plus 11.5% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Band 3

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to become part of a pool of casual employees working in various different departments at the Council depot in Holmes Road. Successful candidates will be added to our exclusive staff pool, and you'll be contacted every time we have shifts available. We might offer work to you on a variety of weekends and weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and effective selection, operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment
• Carry out maintenance of parks, reserves and sports grounds as well as maintenance and general clean up of roads and other council-maintained land
• Undertake basic safety checks and report defects to appropriate Supervisor
• Ensure compliance with all Council policies and procedures in the conduct of operations, including workplace health and safety requirements and all relevant Federal or State legislation and regulations
• Generally, assist and carry out tasks, including manual tasks, as directed by the supervisor
• Undertake litter and litter bin collection or other related waste minimisation or beautification tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all Councils policies and procedures in the conduct of operations, include workplace health and safety requirements, as well as all relevant Federal or State legislation, regulations and/or orders.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to work flexible hours, in various conditions with exposure to weather elements
• Ability to operate Plant & Equipment such as bobcats, front end loaders, forklift preferred.
• Light Rigid, Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid license preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated capacity to learn the use of new equipment and procedures
• Demonstrated reliability and attendance at each shift is on time as needed
• An understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Ability to lift heavy material as required

Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Craig Perry, Coordinator Waste Management & Recycling on 9243 1753

In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.