Irrigation Fitter at City of Armadale in Armadale

Job Title: Irrigation Fitter

This permanent, full-time position has a salary range of $48,110 - $58,816 per annum, plus up to 14.25% superannuation and a 9-day fortnight. The City conducts a comprehensive health and wellbeing program offering annual health assessments, flu vaccinations and skin cancer screenings to all employees.

Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Substantial experience in large scale irrigation systems
• Experience in safe and effective use of all equipment used in irrigation operations.
• Irrigation installation qualification or relevant experience
• Experience in developing and working programmed irrigation schedules
• MRWA competency certificate in Basic Worksite Traffic Management (desirable)
• Possession of a current C Class Driver’s License

Skills:

• Ability to set priorities, manage own time and meet deadlines.
• Sound communication skills.
• Ability to correctly interpret drawings/specifications and undertake work to acceptable standards
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of safe work practices in a park environment.
• Sound knowledge of fault diagnosis, programmed maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation systems
• Sound working knowledge of all pumps, switchgear faults and associated pumping equipment.
• Sound knowledge of bores and their construction
• Sound knowledge of sprinkler types and their operation
• Conversant in collection and preparation of data, i.e. pumps, bores for maintenance schedules

Key Responsibilities:

• Test irrigation systems for satisfactory operations and replace or repair as necessary (eg. Pipes, valves, sprinklers etc).
• Develop and implement in assistance with the Assistant Supervisor Irrigation and Supervisor Parks Maintenance, the yearly irrigation maintenance programs.
• Monitor and report and faults, damage, etc on equipment / plant to Assistant Supervisor Irrigation and or Supervisor Parks Maintenance
• Program irrigation controllers and monitor watering times and schedules within designated areas.
• Carry out any minor additions/alterations to existing irrigation systems as directed.
• Adjust sprinkler heights for optimum operating capacity.
• Collect bore flow data on a monthly basis or as required.
• Complete materials requisition forms for authorization by the Assistant Supervisor Irrigation and or Supervisor Parks Maintenance.
• Ensure correct use, clean and tidy presentation of Irrigation Vehicles and equipment at all times.
• Liaise with other departments, as and when necessary for irrigation maintenance and modification.
• Clean and maintain irrigation water tanks.
• Be available for after hour’s callouts if required.
• Work in a manner, which is consistent with Occupational Safety and Health requirements, and promote safe work practices with other employees.
• Use safe manual handling techniques.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and information.
• Attend relevant training as directed by the Parks Supervisors.
• Observe and adhere to workplace Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation and display behavior that is consistent with Council’s Code of Conduct and Council Policies.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.

Essentials:

• Irrigation installation qualification or relevant experience.
• Substantial experience in large scale irrigation systems.
• Sound knowledge and experience of use of all equipment relevant to irrigation (ie. bores, sprinklers, pumps, fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair etc).
• Experience in developing and working programmed irrigation schedules.
• Ability to correctly interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Sound communication skills and team work abilities.
• Good knowledge of safe work practices in all irrigation operations.
• Possession of current WA ‘C’ Class license.

Desirables:

• Possession of a current “MR” (medium rigid) or “HR” (heavy rigid) drivers license.
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Current Safety Awareness Card.
• MRWA worksite traffic management.
• Computer skills.
• Qualifications in horticulture and/or turf.

How to apply;

Applications can be mailed to the:

Human Resources Manager

City of Armadale

Locked Bag 2

Armadale WA 6992

Deadline: 31/10/2013

Parks Maintenance Operator at City of Armadale in Armadale

Job Title: Parks Maintenance Operator

This permanent, full-time position has a salary range of $48,110 - $58,816 per annum, plus up to 14.25% superannuation and a 9-day fortnight. The City conducts a comprehensive health and wellbeing program offering annual health assessments, flu vaccinations and skin cancer screenings to all employees.

Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Sound experience in large scale parks maintenance.
• Experience in the safe and effective use of parks maintenance equipment
• Possession of current WA ‘MR’ or ‘HR’ class license
• Horticulture or Turf qualification (desirable)
• Possession of Safety Awareness Card (desirable)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Chainsaw competency certificate (desirable)
• MRWA competency certificate (desirable)
• Tractor driving experience (desirable)
• Experience in using a powered spray unit (desirable)
• Experience in utilizing a water truck pump unit (desirable)
• Experience in working unsupervised
• Experience in working to maintenance schedules

Skills:

• Amenity horticulture skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Sound verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to correctly interpret drawing/specifications
• Ability to set priorities, manage own time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate a variety of horticultural plant and equipment in a safe and competent

Key responsibilities:

• Use mowers, whipper snipper and other small plant to carry out maintenance work on parks and reserves.
• Undertake horticultural activities including, but not limited to, weeding, pruning, digging, raking, mulching, planting, spraying (with approved herbicides) and watering.
• Removal of general litter from Council reserves and gardens
• Operate tractors and a variety of 3 point linkage equipment
• Operate trucks, water truck and 4WD spray unit to carry out maintenance of parks and reserves
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of roles within the City’s Parks Department (operating tractors, trucks, water truck, spray unit, ride-on mowers, small plant)
• Responsible for quality and completion of own work (under routine direction)
• Monitor and report any hazard, damage etc on parks or equipment to Parks Supervisor.
• Ensure correct use, clean and tidy presentation of vehicles and equipment at all times.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with general public and staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to working both individually and as part of the parks team within the Parks Department to achieve the Strategic Goals for the Department.
• Liaise with other departments, as and when necessary for parks maintenance.
• Work in a manner, which is consistent with Occupational Safety and Health requirements, and promote safe work practices with other employees.
• Use safe manual handling techniques.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and information.
• Attend relevant training as directed by the Parks Supervisor.
• Observe and adhere to workplace Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation and display behavior that is consistent with Council’s Code of Conduct and Council Policies.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Supervise staff assisting with duties as directed by Parks Supervisor.

Desirables:

• Horticultural or turf qualifications.
• Possession of Safety Awareness Card.
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• MRWA worksite traffic management.
• Chainsaw competency certificate.
• Tractor driving experience.
• Experience in using a powered spray unit.

How to apply;

Applications can be mailed to the:

Human Resources Manager

City of Armadale

Locked Bag 2

Armadale WA 6992

Deadline: 31/10/2013

Indigenous Children and Families Officer at City of Armadale in Armadale

Job Title: Indigenous Children and Families Officer

This part-time, contract position through to 30 June 2014 attracts a salary in the range of $53,089 - $62,758 (pro-rata) per annum, dependant on skills and experience, plus up to 14.25% superannuation.

Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Aboriginality is an essential requirement for this position authorized under Section 50.D of the Equal Opportunities Act 1984.
• Experience working with community programs, activities and events focused on children.
• Possession of a current National Police Clearance
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Possession of Working with Children’s check
• Current C class Driver’s License

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of early childhood growth and development
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office package
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-purpose community centre environment
• Ability to work as part of a team

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities which meet the objectives and deliverables of Indigenous Parenting Services.
• Assist with the collection of information/data for progress reports in accordance with the requirements of the FaHSCIA funding agreement.
• Assist with building networks to encourage key services to work in partnership with Indigenous Parenting Services delivered via the Champion Centre and in the community.
• Assist with encouraging vulnerable families to participate and provide support and advocacy so children can access services and attend activities.
• Assist with providing culturally appropriate information to ensure improved outcomes for children 0-12 years of age.
• Assist and participate in one off events such as Children’s Week, Child Protection Week, NAIDOC etc.
• Flexibility in scheduling working hours to accommodate attendance at related activities
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and promote safe work practices.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and City’s Code of Conduct.

How to apply;

Applications can be mailed to the:

Human Resources Manager

City of Armadale

Locked Bag 2

Armadale WA 6992

Deadline: 31/10/2013

Government and Administration Officer at City of Armadale in Armadale

Job Title: Government and Administration Officer

Qualifications/Training/Experience:

·         Administrative experience in local government or within the public sector generally.

·         Highly developed level of computer literacy particularly within a Microsoft based and electronic record keeping environment

·         Possession of a current “C” Class driver’s license

·         Ability to work within a dynamic and supportive team environment that continually strives to provide high quality administrative services

·         Well-developed planning, time management and organizational skills

·         Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

·         Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment when required and in particular, handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately

·         General understanding of the structure and role of local government

Duties and roles:

·         Prepare legal services usage reports.

·         Administer the completion and return of Annual & Primary Returns including the maintenance of the associated registers.

·         Assist with the administration of all legal documents e.g. caveats, leases, MOU’s deeds etc.

·         Assist as required with the administration, distribution and return of the City’s Annual Compliance Audit Return.

·         In consultation with the Human Resources Manager prepare and distribute the Administration Christmas operational hour’s calendar each year.

·         In consultation with Senior Governance & Admin Officer prepare and distribute the Council meeting calendar each year.

·         Arrange the advertising of Council & Committee meetings and Administration Christmas operational hours

·         Purchase Councilor Fax machines and assists Councilors with installation, support and repair.

·         Maintain a Corporate Legal Advice Register.

·         Assist with the administration of the Policy Manual reviews and renewals.

·         Assist with the development and review of policy and management practice manual.

·         In collaboration with the Senior Governance & Administration Officer maintain common seal register and prepare monthly reports for the Information Bulletin.

·         Administer tender register, facilitate tender advertisement on internet, tender openings and liaise with Records department on the creation and effective administration of tender files.

·         Participate in tender evaluations.

·         Assist the Senior Governance & Admin Officer to monitor the contents of tender files in TRIM to ensure all details have been included

·         Assist with the administration of contracts including electronically recording of expiration dates, insurance requirements etc.

·         Assist with the preparation, issuing and signing of contracts for all awarded tenders to ensure all requisite conditions, policies etc. are incorporated and signed.

·         Assist the Manager Governance and Administration with the Administration of all Council elections as required.

·         Administer street stall permits within the Jull St Mall including the issue of permits, site inspections and liaison with operators.

·         Assist the Senior Governance & Admin Officer with the insurance portfolio including arranging renewals, updating insurance schedules and registers, advising staff of insurance requirements and process and the processing of all claims related to Public Liability.

·         Assistance with all matters relating to the maintenance and operation of the City’s office equipment and photocopiers and arrange service calls, maintenance and training.

·         In the absence of the Administrative Officer obtain quotes and purchase all corporate stationary, envelopes, plain paper, letterhead etc. and lunchroom supplies in line with corporate purchasing requirements. Includes name badges and business cards.

·         In the absence of the Administrative Officer monitor and purchase Councilors refreshments.

·         Continually review all City purchases within positions area of responsibility so as to ensure City receives best value for money and purchases are in accordance with purchasing and tendering guidelines

·         Maintain the Governance & Admin section procedures manual.

·         Assist the Administrative Officer with the administration of the City’s Corporate Uniform process

·         Provide support (including relief support) and assistance to other section staff as required during absences of the Administrative Officer and/or Senior Governance & Administration Officer.

·         Assist with the administration of the delegated authority register including annual reviews.

·         Maintain the City’s legal document registers.

·         Establish and maintain a corporate services resources library in conjunction with Records.

·         Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and promote safe work practices.

·         Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and City’s Code of Conduct.

·         Assist with the motivation of staff in accordance with Council’s policies and people management guidelines to deliver effective outcomes.

How to apply;

Applications can be mailed to the:

Human Resources Manager

City of Armadale

Locked Bag 2

Armadale WA 6992

Deadline: 31/10/2013