Richmond Valley Council
Multi-Purpose Parks Labourer

Posted: 20 May
Closes: 08 Jun
Evans Head, Non AU State
Full-time

Description

Help make a difference in our community 

2 positions vacant

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the maintenance of public facilities, town centres, parks and recreational space, and cleaning of amenities in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Participate as a team member to effectively maintain council parks, reserves and facilities, including cleaning amenities, to the highest possible standard. Utilising an assortment of commercial machinery & plant.
  • Complete precise documentation as required, ensuring compliance with requirements, legislation and obligations
  • Maintain effective and timely communication with your supervisor, team and other colleagues or members of the public to ensure safe completion of quality outcomes within set timeframes, always maintaining a customer service attitude.
  • Contribute to implementing innovative work practices and procedures whilst maximising utilisation of resources.
  • Competently operate and undertake basic maintenance on excavators, ride on mowers
  • and small trucks utilised in everyday duties.
  • Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
  • Contribute to a positive safety culture within the team to ensure a safe workplace for our people by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans and any other documentation required for the successful delivery of capital and maintenance works.

We are looking for 

A motivated individual with attention to detail and a safety-first focus. You continuously look for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community. You are flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and can work well within a small team and autonomously. You are conscious and have compassion, especially when undergoing ashes placements and being part of the funeral processes. You enjoy working outdoors and take pride in your work.

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • One years’ experience in a related environment
  • General Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
  • Class C Driver Licence
  • Approved certificate for Chemical User Applications

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $54,288 to $62,431 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 8 June 2025

Contact: David Law, Coordinator Open Spaces - 0427 085 458

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.