Crew Leader Catchment Maintenance

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Long Jetty NSW

• Work locally to protect our local catchment and estuary environments
• Lead a small team in the enhancement of the waterways
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight 
• Permanent full time + Tool of Trade Commuter Use Vehicle

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

'Previous applicants need not apply'

This role will see you working in our local environment to improve catchment processes such as water quality and working on environmental restoration projects for the enjoyment of the wider community. You will be supervising a small specialist team in the restoration, maintenance, protection and enhancement of natural and built assets of the Central Coast, including catchment, foreshore, riparian and estuarine ecosystems. A primary focus for this position is ensuring the maintenance and functioning of Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) such as constructed wetlands, biofiltration systems and gross pollutant traps.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.  

Key activities of this role include:

• Leading and supporting a small specialist team within Catchment Operations and assisting the team leader to plan, coordinate and implement work plans;
• Assisting in co-ordinating aquatic operations such as wrack collection and dredging as required;
• Responsible for completing administrative tasks associated with the position, including but not limited to WH&S, procedural reviews
• Identifying, reviewing, monitoring and adjusting operational practices to identify efficiency gains.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV (or above) in an Applied Science, Conservation Land Management, Bush Regeneration or previous experience in a similar position:
• Current Class C Drivers Licence;
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) Or willing to obtain prior to commencement;
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain;
• Thorough demonstrated experience in operations of natural areas management and restoration e.g. SQIDs, wetland ecology, river and stream processes and riparian rehabilitation;
• Previous demonstrated experience in leading a small team of specialists carrying out natural area restoration and/or catchment management operations;
• Previous demonstrated experience in minor constructions works;
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of operational work programs and plans of management and selecting and ordering of heavy plant for associated works;
• Thorough understanding of the principles and practices associated with managing native vegetation and natural systems including practical bush regeneration techniques; 
• Proven ability to read and interpret work plans, drawings, designs, manuals and specifications related to the field operations with proven experience in administration, scheduling and delivery of operational work programs. 

What we offer: 

• Weekly pay cycle;
• Generous Leave Provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health & Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
• Novated Leasing;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families;
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle;
• Health & Wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breastscreen, Flu vaccination, blood donations;
• Recognition of Service;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Individual career development and learning opportunities;
• Reward & Recognition programs.

A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role. 

This role provides a commencing salary range of $1333.8 to $1600.18 per week, ($69,544 to $83,433 per annum) dependent on skills and experience + $18.28 weekly allowance + 11% Superannuation.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.

Enquiries:  Matthew Barnett, Team Leader Environmental Infrastructure Catchments on ph:0400 685 438

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at Midnight on Sunday,  21 April 2024.

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HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in the position.

For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. 

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To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

Step 1:  Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.

Step 2:  Attach your Resume 

Step 3:  Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

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 PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.  You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate.  This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.