Multi Skilled Plant Operators x 3

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. 

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together

We are looking for:

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking self-motivated and enthusiastic Multi Skilled Plant operators. The Multi Skilled Plant Operator position plays a key role in providing a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Councils’ Infrastructure.

Primarily seeking truck drivers and excavator operators.  Applicants that operate a array of machinery within accredited licence requirements are encouraged to also apply.  Plant operation experience may include but is not limited to excavator, loader, grader, backhoe, low loader/float, tipper truck, prime mower, crane truck operators. Are you eager to learn and extend your skillset with our support we welcome you to apply.

Some specific competencies include:

·       Operate major plant and trucks and hold the required Safework tickets / Licences.

·       Maintain major plant and trucks in accordance manufacture specification.

·       Effectively work within a team to achieve agreed outcomes and a positive work environment.

·       Effectively lead and motivate staff.

·       Completing work activities daily with the flexibility to adjust to meet changing priorities.

·       Being self-motivated and showing initiative in the delegated areas of responsibility.

·       Interpersonal skills to deal courteously with staff and members of the public, providing a high level of customer service.

·       Applying Work Health and Safety practices to minimise risk and ensure safe work practices are adopted in the workplace.

·       Provide excellent customer service and delivery quality service outcomes.

·       Coordinate, manage and prioritise own workload in a busy complex environment.

·       Apply high level interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate both in writing and verbally.

·       Work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.

·       Be flexible in your approach to work and adapt well to workplace change.

·       Work to timelines within budget.

·       Effectively use information technology.

The successful candidates will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description attached and importantly will be interested in developing the skills and experience to be an effective member of a high performing team.  Byron Shire Council employs for growth so if you are looking for supported career progression this may be the role for you.  We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. 

Employment will be subject to a favourable pre-employment functional assessment and reference checking.

Enjoy our Employee Benefits 

This opportunity offers:

• A permanent full-time position (76-hour, 9-day fortnight).
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,068.29 to $1,237.77 plus applicable allowances per 34/42 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Brightness of future
• Security

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
• 10.5% superannuation 
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
• Education and training support
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team on exciting shire wide projects 

 Location:

This position is based at Byron Depot, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:  

Matthew Thornton - Team Leader Capital Works - Business Hours 0437133346

Closing date:

10pm (NSW time), Monday 10 April 2023.  Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

Download the Position Description here (PDF,159KB) 

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. 
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Scout Talent has released an improvement to the candidate application experience through the 'Save Application' Feature. As a candidate you can start an application and progressively update the application until they are ready to submit.

You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand. 

You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

 You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.