Multi-Skilled Labourer – Vegetation Control

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a Multi-Skilled Labourer (Vegetation Control) who is passionate about delivering quality and timely works for our community.  If you're ready for a change and wanting to join a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we want to hear from you! What you’ll do:The role of the Multi-Skilled Labourer is to undertake vegetation control works effectively and efficiently within the Municipality that meets with legislation, industry standards and GCC’s annual renewal and upgrade plans.  Some of your duties will include weeding, spraying, hedge trimming, mowing and brush cutting services.What we’re looking for:We would like to hear from you if you are a Multi-skilled Labourer or a suitably skilled person with previous experience. You would be working within a team that is dedicated to maintaining the councils landscape, takes pride in their work, are reliable and eager to continue to learn and develop their expertise.To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate your commitment to safety and have experience working in uneven terrain in all weather conditions. You will also have a good grasp of vegetation control operations and demonstrated experience in operating the required tools and resources.  Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight. Essential Requirements:Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class licenseWhite CardDesirables Requirements:Chemcert AccreditationTraffic Management Accreditation (RIIWHS2025E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat, and RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans)First Aid CertificateWhat we offer youWe provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to: Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight) Security: Job security and a variety of work activities Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year Training: Great training and development opportunities  High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation  Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.  Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise AgreementParking: OnsiteOther Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots moreFor further information on this position, contact Brad Curran, Vegetation Control Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. Your application will include:A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the position Provide a current ResumeA national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 29 June 2025Position Description AUD Glenorchy 7010

Multi-Skilled Labourer - Vegetation Control

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a Multi-Skilled Labourer (Vegetation Control) who is passionate about delivering quality and timely works for our community.  If you're ready for a change and wanting to join a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we want to hear from you! 

What you’ll do:

The role of the Multi-Skilled Labourer is to undertake vegetation control works effectively and efficiently within the Municipality that meets with legislation, industry standards and GCC’s annual renewal and upgrade plans.  Some of your duties will include weeding, spraying, hedge trimming, mowing and brush cutting services.

What we’re looking for:

We would like to hear from you if you are a Multi-skilled Labourer or a suitably skilled person with previous experience. You would be working within a team that is dedicated to maintaining the councils landscape, takes pride in their work, are reliable and eager to continue to learn and develop their expertise.

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate your commitment to safety and have experience working in uneven terrain in all weather conditions. You will also have a good grasp of vegetation control operations and demonstrated experience in operating the required tools and resources.  

Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight. 

Essential Requirements:

  • Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class license
  • White Card

Desirables Requirements:

  • Chemcert Accreditation
  • Traffic Management Accreditation (RIIWHS2025E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat, and RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans)
  • First Aid Certificate

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to: 

  • Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight) 
  • Security: Job security and a variety of work activities 
  • Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year 
  • Training: Great training and development opportunities  
  • High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation  
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.  
  • Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
  • Parking: Onsite
  • Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more

For further information on this position, contact Brad Curran, Vegetation Control Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

Your application will include:

  • A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the position 
  • Provide a current Resume
  • A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 29 June 2025