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Information Package Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities November 2018

27th November 2018

Re: Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Permanent Full Time position of Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities with the Moyne Shire Council. This Information Pack has been created to give you the information you need about this position and the application process, including:

The Application Process

About Moyne Shire Council

Employment Details

Relevant Physical Requirements

Position Description

Key Selection Criteria

For general details of the Council, please refer to the following web site:

www.moyne.vic.gov.au Please be advised all successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check. All associated costs will be covered by Council. For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Steve Hubbard, Works Supervisor on (03) 5564 9602 or via email on shubbard@moyne.vic.gov.au Please note that applications for this role close at 10am Monday 17th December 2018. Applications received after this time will not be considered for this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Sarah Van Kempen Human Resources Support Officer Moyne Shire Council

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Moyne Shire Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our recruitment processes are conducted in a fair and equitable manner, to ensure that all decisions are merit-based and comply with all equal opportunity and workplace-related legislation. We aim to ensure all recruitment processes result in the best people joining the Moyne Shire team, so that we may continue to deliver the many high quality services we provide to our communities.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

Your application is your introduction to those who will form the selection panel, and the information you provide will be the basis on which the panel will assess your suitability for the position. To ensure the panel can accurately assess your suitability when shortlisting applicants, it is important to include the following:

1. Cover Letter Cover letters are a great way to introduce yourself and show how you will be a good fit for both the advertised position and for Moyne Shire. You can do this by keeping your letter relevant to the position and focus on the requirements for the role. 2. Current Resume A current resume detailing your employment history, educational history and qualifications, skills and experience must be provided. Please ensure your resume includes up-to-date contact details for yourself, including a telephone number, so that you may be contacted if required.

3. Statement Addressing the Key Selection Criteria The Key Selection Criteria for each position details the knowledge, skills, experience and qualities that have been deemed essential for applicants to possess to be successful in the position. All applications received are assessed against the Key Selection Criteria when shortlisting is conducted, so it is essential that you address the criteria in your application.

4. Current Referees The names, position titles and contact telephone numbers of at least three professional (work-related) referees must be provided. These should include a direct supervisor and/or a current employer.

The Council is pleased to accept all applications for positions and does not favour hand written applications over typed applications or vice versa. However, all applications should be neat and legible for ease of reading. Please staple together all information; do not enclose your application in a folder.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

All applications are treated with the strictest confidentiality and are to be addressed as follows: Confidential Sarah Van Kempen Human Resources Support Officer Moyne Shire Council PO Box 51 PORT FAIRY VIC 3284 Alternatively, applications may be submitted online at: www.moyne.vic.gov.au/careers Applications for positions must be received by the nominated closing time. Applications received after this time will not be considered. All applicants will be contacted by the Human Resources Department to confirm receipt of their application. This notification will be via email, or via post when no email address is received for the applicant. If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received, please check your “Junk” email folder prior to contacting Council.

SHORTLISTING AND NOTIFICATIONS

All applications will be shortlisted by a selection panel of no less than two individuals once applications close. Candidates are assessed against the Key Selection Criteria for the position and against the other applications received, which includes consideration of the applicant’s fit with our culture, the team, and the duties to be performed. Although timeframes may vary, shortlisting is usually completed within two-weeks of the closing date. You will either receive a phone call inviting you to an interview for the position, or written notification that you have been unsuccessful, within four-weeks of the closing date.

INTERVIEWS

All selected applicants will be contacted via phone call to and offered an invitation to interview for the position once shortlisting is completed, and will receive written confirmation of the interview time, date and location once agreed. Where practical, all interviews will be conducted face-to-face with a selection panel of three individuals. Candidates will be asked a selection of pre-determined interview questions and may also be required to complete a practical test, element or presentation relating to the position or the Key Selection Criteria for the role. Applicants selected for interview who have any special requirements or require assistance for the interview process are asked to inform the Human Resources Department so that we may make the necessary arrangements.

ABOUT US

From the rolling green pastures that support the dairy industry to the stunning coastline beaten by waves for thousands of years, Moyne Shire is a diverse and exciting region.

Located along the western end of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, Moyne Shire Council spans over 5,500sqkm and is currently home to over 16,000 residents. The Shire encompasses a number of beautiful and historic townships and villages, including Koroit, Mortlake, Port Fairy, Peterborough, Killarney, Yambuk, Hawkesdale and Macarthur.

Moyne Shire Council is a major employer within the region, with more than 300 people employed in a range of areas from road works, elderly home care, community development, tourism and events, customer service, planning, finance, and children's services.

Moyne offers a range of exciting career and development opportunities coupled with a great work environment. With a number of flexible working conditions and attractive remuneration options on offer Moyne is not only a great place to live, it is a great place to work!

OUR VISION

Moyne Shire will be a vibrant, liveable, and prosperous community. People are diverse, resilient and feel happy and safe.

OUR PURPOSE

To work responsibly with the community to provide opportunities, respond to issues, look after assets, encourage investment and empower communities to help themselves.

OUR VALUES

Engagement Empowerment

Fairness Supportiveness

Responsible Respectful

Aspirational Accountable

OUR BENEFITS

We here at Moyne Shire Council value our employees, and are committed to supporting and rewarding our staff by offering an array of benefits and programs including:

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Generous paid Parental Leave entitlements

Annual First Aid and CPR training

Ability to purchase additional leave

Access to the Moyne Shire Employee Apple Store

Contribution towards voluntary uniform purchases

Paid leave for blood donations and performing community service

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Study assistance Access to the Local Government Employees Health Plan

Relocation assistance

Health and Wellbeing Program

Social calendar Paid Family Care Leave

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities

STATUS: Permanent Full Time LOCATION: Koroit Depot

AWARD: Victoria Local Authorities Award 2001 and the Moyne Shire Enterprise

Agreement CLASSIFICATION: Band 2 SALARY: $54,490 - $55,788 per annum (inclusive of relevant industry allowances) PAYMENT DETAILS: Salary is paid on a fortnightly basis into a nominated bank account by

direct bank deposit. SUPERANNUATION: Council contributes 9.5% of salary and employees can choose to

contribute a percentage or set amount of their salary into the Fund. Employees may elect to be a member of either VISION, Australian Super or HESTA.

HOURS: Due to the nature of the work it is essential that applicants are flexible in being able to work when required. Normal hours of duty are 7:30am to 4:30pm each day.

This position is worked on a 9 day fortnight. Due to the nature of the work it is essential that applicants are flexible in

being able to work when required, there may be a need to work overtime and weekends / out of hours at peak times.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 4 weeks annual leave per annum SICK LEAVE: 12 days sick leave per annum RDO: The Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities will be entitled to one

rostered day off per fortnight. PROFESSIONAL The Council recognises the importance of the employee DEVELOPMENT: maintaining an adequate level of skill and will allow for appropriate

training opportunities. PROBATIONARY This position is subject to an initial 6-month probationary period. PERIOD:

PHYSICAL Relevant physical requirements as outlined. REQUIREMENTS:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT It is a condition of employment that appointees must undertake a pre- MEDICAL: employment medical examination at the Council’s cost. A medical

provider must certify that the successful applicant is capable of carrying out the physical demands of the position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT Appointees will be required to undertake a pre- employment POLICE CHECK: Police Check at the Council’s cost.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities

POSITION: Plant Operator - Compactor / Town Facilities

NAME: Vacant DIRECTORATE: Works and Engineering. AWARD: Victorian Local Authorities Award 2001 and Moyne Shire Enterprise

Agreement

CLASSIFICATION: Band 2

DATE APPROVED: November 2018

APPROVED BY: Chief Executive Officer

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1. POSITION OBJECTIVE

To operate various plant and equipment in accordance with specified standards, to assist in Council’s delivery of services. Works will predominantly involve the driving of Council’s Garbage Compactor, assisting with bin collection and completing Council’s road and street and facilities cleaning program in accordance with direction given by the relevant Supervisor.

2. KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

As directed by the Works Supervisor:

Carry out maintenance and garbage collection on Council’s roads, streets and parks using techniques, equipment, tools and materials as appropriate and as directed by the Works Supervisor.

Prepare vehicle and plant for daily work and collect necessary materials for tasks. Operate all plant in a safe and effective manner. Complete daily plant checklists and ensure that the truck and compactor are operative

and report any anomalies to the mechanics. Ensure that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times. Complete a daily timesheet and other documentation as required. This will include

estimates of volumes of waste in each bin when emptied. Cleaning of rubbish bins and bin surrounds as required or when instructed by supervisor. Perform minor repairs to bins such as bin lids, and wheels when required or when

instructed by supervisor. Identify opportunities for improvements in the garbage collection rounds for efficiency and

to be flexible with collections as may be required from time to time during peak periods. Perform any other duties encountered, including manual tasks within their capabilities, as

allocated from time to time by the supervisor. Report to supervisor any problems encountered in carrying out duties and any outstanding

defects not able to be repaired. Attend to after-hours work as required.

3. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to: Works Supervisor. Supervises: Nil. Internal Liaison: All engineering department members and other department managers and staff as required.

External Liaison: Customers, clients and general public.

4. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility Demonstrated By

a) Customer Service Informed professional guidance and advice

Listening to and understanding our customer needs

Developing skilled and motivated staff

Strengthening relationships between staff and the customer

Ongoing evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement

Accurate and complete provision of information

A “can do” attitude.

b) Work Environment

Adherence to Council policies and procedures

Personal responsibility for sound risk management practices.

Contribute to the identification and implementation of actions to improve community satisfaction with Council’s performance.

Contribute to development, improvement and maintenance office systems and processes within the position.

Asset Management

- Be aware of the principles of Asset Management

- Have an understanding of how the tasks within my PD

can improve the Council’s long term management of its

assets

- Be proactive in reporting Asset Management issues or

circumstances that will assist the organisation

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). - Comply with OHS policy, procedures and

requirements. - Work safely and not place at risk the health and

safety of other workers, or the public. - Actively contribute to the hazard identification

process. - Encourage other employees and contractors to

consider safety factors within the working environment.

c) Diversity Actions and behaviours, which align with the Equal Employment Opportunities Act requirements.

Actions and behaviours, which align with the Disability Discrimination Act requirements.

d) Multi-skilling Adherence to Part B of the Enterprise Agreement, where an employee may be directed by the employer to carry out such duties that are within the limits of the employee's skill.

5. ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY

Responsible for operation of compactor equipment as directed in accordance with

established standards. Responsible to the Works Supervisor or their representative for the execution of work

directions. To be able to execute works to the required standards under routine supervision. Ability to prioritise works tasks. Responsible for the safe operation and daily maintenance of plant. Responsible for the placement of appropriate warning devices on the job. May be required to provide some explanations to other employees or the public.

6. JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING

Resolve minor problems; refer to any non-routine issues to the Works Supervisor. Identify when bins need replacing or maintenance.

7. MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Ability to program works on a daily basis to ensure effective use of plant.

Ability to work to time schedules in the completion of the tasks.

8. SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Operation of compactor equipment, general hand tools associated with works under the maintenance program.

Basic mechanical knowledge.

Working knowledge of maintenance techniques especially those relating to a compactor unit.

9. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

The ability to communicate effectively with other staff and clients, as required. Ability to resolve minor problems.

10. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Basic written and verbal skills. Experience in compactor operation and truck operation an advantage Current driver licence with medium-rigid endorsement.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Plant Operator – Compactor / Town Facilities

The following key selection criteria will be used as a tool to assist in the selection of the most suitable applicant. The criteria are not listed in any order of importance and the list is not exhaustive.

Qualifications 1. Essential – Current Drivers licence with medium rigid

endorsement

Experience 1. Essential – Experience in compactor operation 2. Desirable – Experience in Truck operation

KSC 1 Basic written and verbal skills

KSC 2 Experience in the safe operation of plant and equipment and knowledge of the OHS requirements to maintain a safe working environment

KSC 3 Ability to take direction and work unsupervised

Applications that fail to address the above Key Selection Criteria in full will not be

considered for this position.

ADDRESSING KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Each criterion must be addressed and it is essential that the information you provide is clear, concise, and most importantly relevant, so that the selection panel can readily assess your application for the above position. It is up to you to demonstrate that you understand the requirements of the position and that you have the necessary knowledge, experience and qualifications to successfully carry out the duties of the position. It must be noted that it is not practical to interview all applicants and therefore only those who best meet the requirements will be short-listed for interview.