Street Cleansing Labourer (Rapid Response)

• Permanent full-time roles based at our South Melbourne Depot
• Salary Range - $64,481 - $65,968 (Annualised salary inc. allowances & leave loading) plus 9.5% Superannuation
• Hours of Work Mon–Fri, 7.30am - 3.00pm with a weekend and Public Holiday roster  

About the Organisation

City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

About the Role

Our Street and Beach Services team seeks an energetic team player who has a strong customer service approach and communication skills to deliver quality services to the community with a focus on environmental outcomes. The successful candidate will support the Supervisors Street and Beach Services to deliver the ongoing cleaning program of the city's streets, commercial areas and beaches. The Street Cleansing Labourer will be directly responsible for maintaining high standards of service to the community, complaint management, customer service and providing support to City Amenity officers ensuring Rapid Response to community requests. 

Proven experience within a similar labouring/cleaning industry undertaking driver/ labouring duties together with knowledge of OHS legislative requirements will be necessary in this role.Weekend and public holiday work will be required on a roster basis.

Duties:

• Operation of all equipment required to complete tasks including but not limited to industrial vacuums, pressure cleaners, blowers, hand rakes, shovels and brooms
• Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping and using mechanical tools 
• Maintain roads, streets, beaches and drains within the municipality of Port Phillip
• Remove and clean biohazards to ensure public safety
• Remove and collect dump hard waste and rubbish throughout the city

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in an operational outdoor labouring role 
• Knowledge and experience in application of safe Manual Handling Techniques and Occupational Health and Safety standards including safe and competent operation of heavy licence vehicle
• Good oral, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders 
• Extensive experience in providing service response to customer request

Mandatory Requirements

• Pre employment medical check and Functional Capability Evaluation
• Victorian Driver Licence including Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence and Vic Roads Verification 

Security requirements and professional obligations     

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• sufficient proof of their identity. 

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a Working With Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip as registered organisation) 

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Please visit https://recruitment.portphillip.vic.gov.au to obtain a copy of the position description and to apply.

Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at City of Port Phillip website will be considered for external applicants.

Please Note:

• All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. 
• Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
• Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

For further information not found in the position description contact Darren Brownscombe Coordinator Street and Beach Services on telephone 9209 6765 or email darren.brownscombe@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close midnight Sunday 27 June 2021

City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Barb Lawrence (Recruitment Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au