• Permanent, Full time
• $69,746.76 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the City Parks & Open Spaces team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

In collaboration with the Area Arborist and Field Arborist, assist in the implementation of Council’s Tree Maintenance Program to ensure that trees are in a condition which benefits both the community and the Council.

What you’ll be doing:

• Implement works where required, as determined by industry standard tree assessment criteria to maintain trees in a safe and healthy condition.
• Prune and/or remove trees within the municipality where necessary, using elevated work platforms and associated equipment to carry out the tasks safely.
• Assist in the removal of fallen or damaged trees following storms and other emergency situations including work outside normal working hours as required.
• Ensure work site is appropriately signed, and that works are performed in a manner that ensures the safety of staff and the public.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are maintained in good working condition e.g. fuelled, oiled, mixing fuel when required, sharpened, etc.
• Implement Council’s People and Culture Policies regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety, and Training and Development.
• Assist crew members to ensure the safe operation of associated plant and equipment including demonstration and documentation of safe and responsible work practices, use, operation, and handling of chain saws, pruning and associated equipment in accordance with approved safety standards.
• Assist in identifying sites for tree planting throughout the municipality in underdeveloped parks, nature strips, median strips, roundabouts, and car parks.
• Undertake tree planting to be carried out in accordance with Council’s Street and Reserve Tree Policy.
• Assist in the gathering of data for indicators with the effective monitoring of the service.
• Assist in the identification of training needs and implementation of training to improve work practices of self and group.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge, skills, and experience in the competent operation of general pruning equipment and practices (AS 4373)
• Demonstrated ability and competence in the operation of Woodchippers, chainsaws (mechanical and hydraulic) and elevated work platform.
• Proven ability to use electronic works management systems in office and on field devices.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Relevant experience of general pruning equipment and practices (AS 4373)
• Progress toward achieving Certificate III or higher qualification in Arboriculture.
• UET20312 Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control
• Chainsaw Level 2
• Endorsed Truck License up to 13.9 tonnes GCM.
• E.W.P Operator’s Certificate
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Springhill Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Engineer in our Paint Finishing Department based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

The painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of Colorbond, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.

Reporting into the Paint Finishing Asset Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving fixed plant assets within the department. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, your goal will be to enhance operational productivity, achieve asset improvement targets by eliminating defects, maintaining our automation systems, leading improvement initiatives, and coaching team members, all while minimising business risks.

What Will You Do?

Leading and supporting your team to deliver on equipment maintenance and asset performance, you will:

• coach & mentor maintenance team members by identifying and closing technical knowledge gaps
• provide automation control systems technical support, advanced problem-solving and fault-finding
• conduct problem-solving and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to understand critical failures and implement improvement actions.
• lead and facilitate multi-disciplined teams to identify and implement asset and cost improvement projects
• supervise maintenance activities and strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• develop, maintain and improve the maintenance strategy and capital project plans to increase reliability and minimise cost
• build effective relationships to drive the continuous up time of our Paint finishing department assets

 More About You

You will hold a degree qualification in Electrical Engineering combined with suitable experience in relevant maintenance within manufacturing or heavy industry. As a result, you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and others
• experience working in a similar industry within Electrical Maintenance, with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability  
• experience with fault finding PLCs and motor control systems 
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a manufacturing team, to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday 8th November 2024.