• Two (2) Permanent, Full Time Position available with the benefit of a Fortnightly RDO!
• Level 1.2 - $62,186. per annum inclusive of any applicable allowances plus statutory superannuation
• Earn additional $$$ through guaranteed overtime

• Two (2) Permanent, Full Time Position available with the benefit of a Fortnightly RDO!
• Level 1.2 - $62,186. per annum inclusive of any applicable allowances plus statutory superannuation
• Earn additional $$$ through guaranteed overtime

The Role

This role is within the Street Cleaning Unit of the Environmental Services Team will be responsible for operating various plant including Street Litter Compactor, Medium Rigid Trucks as well as carrying out manual cleaning utilising hand tools including shovels, blowers and brush cutters.

The team take pride in working together to deliver a clean and well-presented City. This is an ideal opportunity for a suitable experienced, enthusiastic person with team orientated values to join this dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to service delivery, good customer focus and cares about city presentation.

Salary for a Street Cleaner Support is $62,186 per annum inclusive of any applicable allowances plus statutory superannuation as set out under the Ballarat City Council Enterprise Agreement No. 8, 2019.

The ordinary hours of work for full-time employees employed within the Street Cleaning Unit will be 76 hours per fortnight worked (8.5 ordinary hours with 30 minutes unpaid lunch per day) with one Roster Day off (RDO) per fortnight to be taken at a mutually agreeable time. The spread of hours are between 3.30am to 8.00pm (an early start allowance is paid where applicable).

In addition, staff in this position will be a required to work weekends and public holidays which will be rostered. There is regular overtime offered with applicable penalty rates paid.

About You

This position contributes to ensuring that the high level of amenity and cleanliness of the City is maintained throughout the entire year. The Street Cleaning unit provides a presence 365 days across the City and work to a roster inclusive of weekend and public holiday overtime. Tasks include removing debris, weeds, rubbish, leaves and working with the Sweeper drivers to ensure the City presentation excellence. The Applicant must be prepared to undertake overtime and work as part of a roster on a variable start time.

The team take pride in working together to deliver a clean and well-presented City. This is an ideal opportunity for a suitable experienced, enthusiastic person with team orientated values to join this dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to service delivery, good customer focus and cares about city presentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence with a Medium Rigid endorsement. Heavy Rigid desirable.
• Experience operating plant and meeting specific service levels or time bound tasks.
• Ability to work to a seven-day roster.

Desirable

• Experience working in a local government or private street cleansing role.
• Experience in working in a team environment involving scheduled and reactive work

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualifications and experience as listed above under Qualifications and Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
• Demonstrated experience in an operational, cleaning or a works role operating plant, undertaking manual handling and utilising tools (or relatable experience).
• Demonstrated experience in operating small trucks, sweepers, street vacuums or related plant.
• Demonstrated experience working as a positive member of a team.
• Possess a Victorian Driver’s Licence endorsed to Medium Rigid standard.
• Demonstrated ability to work to a rotating seven-day roster, work regular overtime, procedures, schedules and fill out appropriate daily and weekly forms.
• Demonstrated experience complying with and working to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply button and submit your application. Applications close 12 noon Monday 5th September 2022.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and a current resume and address the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For further information on this position, please contact David James, Supervisor Street Cleaning on 0407 363 716.

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.