The Position

This position is required to provide maintenance assistance and undertake labouring works within the Wagirra and Natural Areas Teams and other areas across the City Landscapes portfolio as required.

• Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working arrangement
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.

Qualifications & experience

• Proof of Aboriginality from a qualified Aboriginal Organisation
• Class C Manual Drivers Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
• Construction Induction Card (white card)
• Relevant natural resource management and/or construction industry experience
• A sound knowledge of small plant operation, revegetation techniques and herbicide application techniques and herbicide application

Tasks & responsibilities

• To assist in the development and maintenance of Wagirra and Natural Areas projects by providing knowledge and demonstrated skills in civil construction, conservation and land management and maintenance activities including revegetation, weed control, concreting, earthworks, trail construction and general maintenance of natural areas.
• To assist in the maintenance and planting of revegetation areas.
• Assist in development and environmental restoration projects across the city’s natural areas, reserves and landscapes.
• Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Ensure all routine maintenance to plant and equipment is carried out.

Hours

Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines

Benefits

Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. 

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.