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Team Member Vegetation (Slasher Operator) Add expected salary to your profile for insights South Gippsland offers welcoming townships, friendly communities and colourful landscapes. You can enjoy green rolling hills, windswept beaches and the worldfamous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. South Gippslanders enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living with easy access to Melbourne. As an organisation we pride ourselves on sustaining a closeknit workplace with values based leadership. Our residents and our internal customers expect their services to be delivered efficiently and with minimal fuss. We aim to meet and exceed these expectations. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to developing a culture of Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence. ABOUT THE ROLE 6Month Fixed Term Contract Band 3 + Industry Allowance: $69,095 + 12% superannuation + Maintenance Allowance Full Time with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off The Open Space & Environment Department are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive person to assist in the maintenance across key areas of parks and gardens operations in line with priorities and demands. This includes, but is not limited to: Tree maintenance and management on Council owned land across the Shire. Responding to requests for tree removal and maintenance both in urban and rural road reserves, and Council parks & gardens. Proactive tree removal and maintenance and general arborist works, including using an Elevated Work Platform (EWP), traffic management, chainsaws, handsaws, chipper and other machinery. ABOUT YOU You will have knowledge and/or experience in vegetation management or a similar role. This includes an understanding of how to safely and competently undertake a range of tree maintenance duties including the use of plant and equipment, specifically chainsaws and tree management equipment. You will be known for your excellent attention to detail, time management and the ability to work well within a team and you must be prepared to work from Leongatha or Foster. You will have, or be able to obtain, the following certificates and licences: Current Medium or Heavy Rigid truck licence Experience in tree maintenance Experience operating a variety of plant & equipment used in Operations specifically chainsaws and tree management equipment Satisfactory Police Records Check Construction Industry Red/White Card WHY YOU''LL LOVE WORKING WITH US! Worklife balance with flexible working arrangements Rostered Days Off offered for fulltime roles Ongoing training and professional development opportunities South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment Enjoy a variety of changing health and wellbeing programmes and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club Diverse range of exciting career paths in fulltime, parttime or casual positions Mentoring, coaching and secondments Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to purchase additional leave Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! Please answer your questions in the fields below; do not attach them in a separate document, as this may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents: your resume and cover letter. Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidates employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job. To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE. Enquiries to: Steve Missen, Coordinator Parks & Gardens on (03) 5662 9104. South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and specify the position you are applying for and your requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr