Work Officers

Permanent full-time, multiple positions

Council is seeking to employ motivated individuals for new positions and to support a succession planning arrangement.

Council seeks candidates that have relevant experience or transferable skills aligned to municipal and/or civil work environments. Specialised skills are required for some positions, while other position/s require fewer specific skills and experience.

The primary tasks for the positions are as follows:

• Grader operator – unsealed road maintenance and road reconstruction projects.
• Asphalt labourer – tasks associated with road and footpath maintenance including competent operation of the Flocon maintenance truck.
• General labourer/plant operator – varying tasks associated with road maintenance/construction, park/reserves maintenance, park and street furniture maintenance, litter bin collection, street and public amenity cleaning. Duties can vary from one day to the next to support changing priorities, available resources and the necessary skill set.
  

If you take great pride in your work, have a ‘can do’ attitude and want to be a proactive contributor and a supported member of the Works team, we want to hear from you. Applicants should possess personal attributes that align with Council’s agreed workplace behaviours, a strong work ethic and a sharp eye for detail. You should also hold or be able to attain a Construction Industry White Card, Medium Rigid licence, Traffic Management qualifications and First Aid.

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $64,385 to $69,102 plus 15% Superannuation in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Annual salary for a successful candidate with experience in grader operation will be negotiated with the preferred applicant.

Application Form - Works Officer

Job Specification & Position Description - Works Officer

If you would like more information please contact Director Works, Matthew Millwood on 0417 054 273 or email matthew.millwood@mvc.tas.gov.au

To be considered please provide an application form, a covering letter outlining your area of interest with relevance to the tasks currently available, your motivation for applying and what you would bring to the role. A current resume with two referees should also be included.

Applications are to be addressed to the Human Resources Officer, PO Box 102, Westbury, Tasmania, 7303 or emailed to recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.

Customer Service Officer (Two Positions)

Council seek two enthusiastic and supportive people to work collaboratively with other team members to support the customer service and administrative functions of Council based at our Westbury office. Working closely with the Corporate Services team members you will be responsible for providing high level, reliable and effective customer service to members of the community and to council employees.

The successful candidates previous work experience in a customer service or business administration role will support them to demonstrate outstanding customer service skills and the ability to communicate in a polished and professional manner with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders.

Position #1: This permanent part time position is available for 23.7 hours a week across three days (8.30am to 5pm). The days of work will be Thursday and Friday, however flexibility between Tuesday or Wednesday is available for the third day.

Position #2: This position is offered on a full time basis on a 10 month fixed term contract for a period of parental leave. Candidates interested in a part time role are invited to apply.

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $61,011 ($31.28 per hour) to $66,073 ($33.88 per hour) (pro-rata for part time employees) plus 15% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Other benefits include:

• Up to one hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
• Four hours volunteering activity leave per six month period.
• Pro rata access to Long Service Leave after seven years of continuous service.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Learn More:

Application Form - Customer Service Officer

Job Specification & Position Description - Customer Service Officer (Two Positions)

If you have any questions please contact Narelle Beer, Rates and Office Manager on 03 6393 5335 or email narelle.beer@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• An application form – indicating your preferred position
• A cover letter
• Current resume
• A statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 9am. However, Council may proceed with interviewing prior to this date. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.

Civil Engineer

Meander Valley Council welcomes applications for the role of Civil Engineer to join our dedicated and collaborative Infrastructure team, working across a varied range of operational and capital projects in the urban suburbs, regional townships and rural landscapes that make up our municipality.

The Civil Engineer is responsible for the preparation of design drawings, specifications, and project plans relating to civil engineering work for both construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure (including roads, footpaths, bridges and stormwater drainage) which is directed by Council’s Asset Management Strategy.

The Civil Engineer will have completed a bachelor degree (or higher) in civil engineering and will work closely with other officers in the Engineering Team in delivering engineering solutions which best serve Council and the community. The successful candidate will need to have a current right to work in Australia.

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $77,930 to $91,646, plus 15% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Other benefits include:

• A 19 day month, allowing for a rostered day off to full time employees.
• Up to one hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
• Four hours per six month period volunteering activity leave.
• Long service leave is based on 10 years continuous service, with pro rata access after seven years of continuous service.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Learn More:

Application Form - Civil Engineer

Job Specification & Position Description - Civil Engineer

If you would like more information about this opportunity please contact Peter Jones, Team Leader Engineering on (03) 6393 5341 or email peter.jones@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a cover letter
• current resume
• a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Applications close Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 9.00am. However, Council may proceed with interviewing prior to this date. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.

Environmental Health Officer

Council seek an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join our dedicated Environmental Health team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified EHO looking to further their professional knowledge and experience. A cadetship or graduate position can be considered for a student studying towards an environmental health qualification.

As a regional Council, the range of work you will undertake in the Meander Valley will be varied across a range of functions to ensure environmental health requirements are met under the relevant legislation. These functions include food business and public health risk activity regulation, water quality monitoring, coordination of immunisation programs, assessment of mass outdoor public events such as Agfest, Deloraine Craft Fair and annual music festivals, private burial and exhumations approvals, assessment of onsite wastewater designs (including dairy wastewater management), nuisance regulation, customer service across all environment health functions and providing environmental health advice regarding planning and development applications.

You will have a qualification in environmental health (or working towards attaining such) sufficient to satisfy appointment as an Authorised Officer under the Food Act 2003 and Public Health Act 1997. (View: EHA Accredited Courses).

This position is offered on a permanent full time basis (a part time arrangement would also be considered). Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills, and experience up to $88,790 (pro-rata for part time), Plus 15% Superannuation, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Assistance with relocation expenses is available and will be determined with the successful candidate (if applicable).

Learn More:

Application Form - Environmental Health Officer

Job Specification & Position Description - Environmental Health Officer

If you would like more information about this opportunity please contact Madeline McKinnell, Team Leader Environmental Health on 6393 5354 or email: madeline.mckinnell@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a cover letter
• resume
• a copy of your relevant qualification or most recent transcript (if studying) a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email for the attention of the Human Resources Officer: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.