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Reference Number 11540
Position Title Ganger City Parks Operations
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Munro Martin Park
Minimum Award/Classification LGE State - Lev 5, LH 1-10 
Maximum Award/Classification LGE State - Lev 5, LH 1-10 
Roster Pattern 9 Day Fortnight 
Position Summary

Ganger City Parks Operations WS3162

Reference Number: 11540
Salary: $55,913.18 per annum
Location: Munro Martin Parklands
Closing: Sunday 30 September 2018

Applications: Must be submitted online, applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Primary objectives of the Precinct Ganger are:-

  • To ensure the precinct is maintained as efficiently and effectively as possible within given budgetary constraints.
  • Organise and direct field operations for the precinct.
  • Undertake precinct maintenance inspections.

To be successful in this role, you will require:-

  • Current MR Class Licence.
  • White Card (General Safety Construction).
  • Traffic Management Level 2 or experience in equivalent standards.
  • Knowledge of and practical experience in the safe use of specialist mobile equipment such as mowers, blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, edges, aerators, etc.
  • Demonstrated effective people management skills specifically in the areas of dealing with staff supervision, leadership, motivation and team building with an emphasis on open communications.

 For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please see the Position Description Below, please click on the "Open" button 

How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

  • Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
  • Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

  • a pre-employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
  • a national police/criminal history check.

We offer the following benefits:

  • 9 Day Fortnight
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • 12% contribution to superannuation
  • Annual leave loading
  • Subsidised uniform allowance
  • Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
  • On-going opportunities for learning and professional development
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current and valid MR Driver's Licence (or above)?
Essential: Do you have previous experience in parks maintenance and/or horticulture?
Essential: Do you have a current and valid General Construction Safety White Card?
Essential: Do you hold a current and valid Level 2 Traffic Management Ticket?
Contact Person Cairns Regional Council Recruitment Team
Contact Number (07) 4044 3310
Contact Email jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 30/09/2018
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm (AEST) on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.