Narromine Shire Council

Grounds Keeper – Recreational Services

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant for the position of Grounds Keeper - Recreational Services. 

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the sporting fields within the Narromine Shire Council area.

The Grounds Keeper Recreational Services will also assist the Supervisor Recreational Services in the maintenance and servicing of all other areas of Councils recreational facilities including but not limited to parks, sporting ovals, gardens, town approaches, urban drainage and cemeteries in Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley.

The Grounds Keeper Recreational Services will assist the Supervisor Recreational Services in providing leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team of workers and to ensure work is scheduled and carried out in a timely and professional manner.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Class ‘MR’ drivers license
• General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

It will be desirable for you to have: 

• Certificate IV in Horticultural practices, turf care or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Chemcert certificate
• Workzone Traffic Control -Traffic Controller
• Workzone Traffic Control – Implement Traffic Control Guidance Plan
• Level I Chainsaw Operators certificate of competency
• Backhoe/Loader competency
• Experience in street sweeping operations.
• First Aid Certificate

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 8 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $60,756 - $68,720 per annum plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 38 hour working week applies. NSC has a RDO system whereby every second Monday is a rostered day off.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment
• Narromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: David Robins - Manager Human Resources 6889 9999

Closing date: Friday, 17th May 2024 at 5:00pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application