Labourer (Precinct Mowing Team)
Job No:
COR1339
Location:
Ryde
- Keep Ryde's passive parks and streetscapes neat and tidy
- Enjoy an RDO every 3 weeks
- Employer of Choice
About Us
The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people.
About the Role
The City of Ryde is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and safety conscious Labourer to join our Precinct Mowing Team. Your day to day work will include operating ride-on mowers, using whipper-snippers and undertaking a variety of cleaning activities associated with the maintenance of local parks and amenities. This is an interesting, busy role in a small team and will provide you with opportunities to build a long term future at the City of Ryde.
Your commencing salary range from $54,382 to $60,562 p.a. + superannuation. Your salary is dependent on relevant skills and experience.
About You
- Minimum of 12 months experience in a horticultural and grounds maintenance environment
- High levels of competency in the use of horticultural and grounds maintenance related plant and equipment
- WHS General Induction Certificate (White Card)
- Adequate numeracy and literacy skills in order to fulfil the record keeping responsibilities of the role
- Self motivated with the ability to work effectively and with limited direct supervision
- Current NSW Driver's Licence
Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Culture & Benefits
- Enjoy Council's rostered day off (RDO) scheme
- Uniform and relevant PPE provided
- Council provided ticket renewals and paid training as required for the position
- Health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, fitness passport, etc.)
- Career development opportunities
- Annual Award increases and performance reviews
How to Apply
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application system by answering the questions shown below. You will also need to attach your resume. Please note, you do not need a password to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Jonathan Harris on (02) 9952 8160 between 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety