Open Space Maintenance Officer - Mowing

• $62,206.65 - $66,681.11 + Industry and Maintenance allowance + 11% Super
• 8-day fortnightly roster, 9.5 hour days
• On-going commitment to a positive, productive culture
  Enjoy the stunning scenery through our town scapes and natural areas as you work in our urban and outer towns.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. Youll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victorias fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbournes CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

Servicing the local community this position is a key component in delivering the Open Space Maintenance Standards. Bulk mowing, Cut-in and Edging functions shared within a team of six others. Servicing our premier park areas and reserves on Toro 5910 and 360 plant, your equipment is maintained by our fleet mechanics. Led by our Leading Hand you will rotate through our Mowing program servicing East and West on a fortnightly basis. Training will be identified and provided to you through our PR&D process through your journey at Baw Baw Shire.

About the Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role you will need to be a safety conscious, high performing team person. You will need to showcase your skills maintaining bulk grass areas, and more finesse areas around our premier sites in the Shire. A mechanical aptitude is required as you will maintain your equipment with basic servicing daily and be able to undertake pre-starts through our tech-based recording. An awareness of our high performing culture is also desired. Respect, optimism, authentic, pragmatic, and supportive are the traits you will need to display daily with both community and team members.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close 5pm 26 May 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.