Job Description
About the role
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The General Hand role provides support across the Works & Services team, which includes the waste facility, parks & gardens and outdoor works. You will be adaptable to the needs of crews as seasonal demands require. This role will see you utilise a range of skills across functions, operate a variety of machinery and ensure teams stay secure and efficient. If you show you have the aptitude for the work, there is the possibility of full-time roles.
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Key responsibilities
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Maintenance of Shire parks, gardens and reserves
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Provide traffic management support for projects and ongoing road maintenance
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Operate the sweeper as required, clearing all footpaths of debris
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Report any mechanical faults to the Shire's Fleet Mechanic
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Assist in the construction and maintenance of all civil works conducted by the Shire
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Attend the gate at the Shire's waste management facility
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Undertake refuse collection
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Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and Council policies
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Report all accidents, incidents and hazards
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Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses prior to commencing tasks
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About you
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Previous experience in one area of waste management, road construction and maintenance or parks and gardens (essential)
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Effective written and verbal communication skills (essential)
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Physically capable of carrying out the inherent requirements of the role (essential)
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Previous plant/machine operation experience (essential)
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Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety in the workplace (essential)
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Strong commitment to customer service (essential)
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Class C drivers licence (essential)
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Competent operation of all minor equipment such as tractors, chipper, chain-saw, brush cutter and other relevant equipment
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Basic horticultural skills including plant identification
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Sound knowledge of chemical storage, handling and application
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HR Licence (desirable)
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Chainsaw Certificate
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Various operator tickets (desirable), such as Grader, Forklift, Loader
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Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM)
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First Aid Certificate
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About us
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The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes values innovation, collaboration and community. We live our values: Welcoming – We foster inclusion and approachability; Community Minded – We work collaboratively with and for our people; Creative – We seek better ways through innovation; Sustainable – We consider the future in every decision; Cost-Effective & Accountable – We ensure value for our community.
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Benefits
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50% membership discount at the Bridgetown Leisure Centre
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12% Superannuation plus 3% when an employee contributes 5%
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Competitive hourly rates
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Training & development to provide certification and tickets for certain role requirements
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Employer questions
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Your application will include the following questions:
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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How many years' experience do you have as a general hand?
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How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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Have you completed a qualification in horticulture?

📌 General Hand Works And Services (Bunbury)
🏢 Southern Forests Employment Hub
📍 Bunbury