Senior Grounds & Maintenance Officer (TOL & FOSO)

Senior Grounds & Maintenance Officer (TOL & FOSO)
LightState Branch
Part Time Temporary Position (expected project completion December 2027)
Job Number: R2571
Applications Close: 4pm Thursday 9 January 2025

Help bring the magic to life! Council are currently looking for a Senior Grounds & Maintenance Officer to join our team and play a key role in leading the installation and maintenance of the stunning Trail of Lights and Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra installations by world-renowned artist Bruce Munro.

• This is a part time position with the successful applicant required to work a minimum of 128 hours within a four-week work cycle as rostered.
• Evening, early morning and weekend availability required

About the Opportunity
Step into a hands-on role where you’ll help maintain the magic! As part of our team, you’ll lead the upkeep and repairs of the captivating Trail of Lights (TOL) and Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) installations. With assistance from your Grounds & Maintenance Officers, you’ll ensure these immersive experiences shine brightly and operate seamlessly for all to enjoy.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience in a variety of works including construction, building, renovations, general maintenance concreting.
• A current satisfactory police check and Working with Children’s Check, or a willingness to obtain them.
• Current Drivers licence
• Qualified in basic first aid or a willingness to obtain

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 5 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $39.33 per hour plus industry allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au
About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au

For more information on the Trail of Lights and Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra please visit www.mildura.com