Municipal Worker

About the role

This position reports directly to the Works Coordinator and is responsible for delivering a broad range of operational activities that support the Infrastructure and Environment Operations works program, as well as the maintenance, presentation, and enhancement of Council assets and infrastructure throughout the Katherine Municipality. Key responsibilities include undertaking minor projects and providing maintenance and service delivery across roads, pathways and drainage networks, buildings, recreation and public facilities, parks and gardens, sporting fields, reserves, streetscapes, and landfill and waste transfer station operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ongoing general maintenance, repairs, and services to Katherine Town Council assets, including recreation facilities and buildings, parks, gardens, open spaces, and cemeteries, irrigation systems, roads and paths and drains, and repairs for minor equipment and machinery.
• Undertake manual labour duties such as mowing, whipper snipping, litter removal, vegetation and weed management, and other outdoor duties relating to the beautification of the Municipality
• Undertake extensive duties outdoors on a regular basis, using Council equipment and resources effectively to deliver excellent outcomes (such as lawn mowers, trailers, trucks, whipper snippers, blowers, hand tools etc)
• Assist with burials and cemetery maintenance as required
• Assist with set up and clean up for Council events as required
• Actively participate in the day-to-day functions and operations of the Infrastructure Team's services
• Ensure the beautification of the Katherine Municipality, taking initiative and drive to deliver excellent outcomes, whilst being respectful, courteous and considerate of community members
• Complete planned works and service in accordance with procedural instructions with conscious consideration for safety and wellbeing
• Adhere to the Katherine Town Council policies and procedures, undertake checks, inspections, services, and reporting (incident and other), establish and adhere to safe work method statements

About you

• Demonstrated ability to meet the position's key responsibilities.
• Current Driver Licence, and ability to obtain Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence.
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar or related operational role.
• Demonstrated practical experience maintaining parks, gardens, lawns, turf or public open spaces, including mowing, slashing and general horticultural activities.
• Experience undertaking general repairs and maintenance relating to buildings, facilities, roads, footpaths or other infrastructure.
• Physical capacity to undertake manual labour outdoors for prolonged periods and ability to undertake and pass a medical assessment.
• Ability to manage time, achieve tasks within set timeframes, solve routine workplace problems, follow instructions and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Sound verbal communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, completing plant pre-starts and applying correct manual-handling techniques.
• Desirable: Experience or qualifications in civil construction, horticulture, turf management, parks and gardens. Relevant plant tickets, verification of competency, traffic-management qualifications, chemical-handling accreditation or related trade certification.

About us

Katherine is a place of opportunities. We celebrate diversity as we live, work, learn and grow together. Together, we will work effectively today to shape our exceptional future tomorrows. Our values include accepting of diversity, sense of community, and respect for people, environment and culture.