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Employment Information Package for
Municipal Employee - Launceston Waste Centre
Position Number POS0870
Enquiries:
Paul Thomas, City Services Supervisor P: 03 6323 3527
Application Closing Date: Monday, 29 May 2017 at 3pm
Address all correspondence to:
Manager Human Resources City of Launceston PO Box 396 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: [email protected] When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.
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Introduction Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 67,000 residents. The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in terms of population and revenue.
Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston. The City of Launceston is served by 12 Aldermen, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.
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City of Launceston The City of Launceston is one of 67 Tasmanian workplaces recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government. An Employer of Choice is a workplace which demonstrates contemporary workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff. The Council employs around 570 employees across a range of responsibilities.
Organisational Chart
General Manager
Robert Dobrzynski
Corporate Services
Michael Tidey, Director
Corporate Strategy
Customer Service
Finance
Human Resources
Information Management
Information Technology
Legal Services
Rates
Strategic Procurement
Development Services
Leanne Hurst, Director
Building Services
Community, Tourism & Events
Planning Services
Environmental Services
Economic Development
Facilities Management
Rod Sweetnam, Director
Architectural Services
Inveresk Precinct
Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Parking & Carr Villa
Emergency Management
Infrastructure Services
Shane Eberhardt, Director
Operations
Technical Services
Queen Victoria Museum & Art
Gallery
Richard Mulvaney, Director
Collections & Research
Exhibitions & Conservation
Visitor Operations
Princess Theatre
Major Projects
Dale Sinfield, Director
Investigation & Design
Procurement & Implementation
Administration Support
Civic Affairs
Communications
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Department Chart
Manager Operations
City Services Supervisor
City Services Coordinator
Launceston Waste Centre Cleansing Services
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Information for Applicants Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (Clth) 1986 and the Anti Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) during the recruitment and selection process. When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:
1. City of Launceston Application for Employment Form 2. Covering letter 3. Statement addressing the selection criteria 4. Resume
1. The Application for Employment Form is available here.
2. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are applying for the
role.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work history, special skills, training and competency details and referees, plus any other information which may support your application. Be clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.
4. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the positon. Selection is based on the assessment of each application in relation to the selection criteria identified in the position description. The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. To address the selection criteria, you must answer the questions on the following page. Please include examples of how you meet each criteria.
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Addressing Selection Criteria - You must answer the following:
1. Do you have a Car licence with a vehicle Class "HR"?
2. Please explain your capability of attaining and maintaining equipment competency as required for the position (Backhoe / loader, forklift, Hook lift Truck and Excavator)?
3. Please explain if you are capable or have the ability to operate a computerised control system which operates the Transfer Station's Moving Floor?
4. Give me an example of your ability to be courteous and polite when dealings with Customers, Aldermen, Clients, Visitors and fellow Employees?
5. Can you follow, communicate and carry out instructions clearly and efficiently to demonstrate your ability to work both in teams and individually?
6. Please explain how you can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of safety in an operational environment?
7. Please explain your experience with weighbridge operation software I-Weigh, or other weighbridge software, or your ability to obtain?
8. Please explain your knowledge and experience in gate house operations?
9. Do you hold or have the ability to attain Worksite Traffic Management qualifications?
10. Do you hold or have the ability to obtain White Card for Construction Sites?
11. The position requires that you must be able to work weekends as part of the 9 fortnight, are able to be available and flexible when required?
5. Post Application Process
Short listed applicants will be contacted by telephone or email to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be advised by email or post. Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and consent to a national police check, at Council's expense, prior to a formal employment offer being made. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.
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General Conditions of Employment
Position Title: Municipal Employee - Launceston Waste Centre - City
Services
Employment Terms: Permanent full-time,
Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 7-day roster, 76 rostered ordinary hours
within 14 days, entitlement to a 9 day fortnight
Remuneration: Base salary $57,209 - $60,645* plus 10% loading for all rostered ordinary hours
Superannuation: Employer contribution of 15.25%
Annual Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, plus additional 76 hours for
Launceston Waste Centre employees permanently working
7-day roster, leave loading
Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 10 years continuous service
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2016 is available here
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Position Description PF NUMBER: POS NUMBER: POS0870
POSITION TITLE: Municipal Employee - Launceston Waste Centre
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 2
EMPLOYEE: Vacant
DEPARTMENT: Operations - City Services
DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure Services
REPORTS TO: Launceston Waste Centre Leading Hand
PREPARED BY: Paul Thomas City Services Supervisor
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
NAME: Harry Galea
POSITION: Director Infrastructure Services
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
To assist the Launceston Waste Centre Leading Hand as directed. To carry out maintenance and disposal of all waste at the Launceston Waste Centre or any other section of council as directed. This is to be done in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act, the Remount Refuse Disposal Area Environmental Management Plan, licences and to meet all customer expectations in a positive manner.
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
To maintain a friendly and co-operative working relationship with all customers and employees
Provide good service to internal and external clients.
Maintain a harassment and discrimination free workplace environment.
Complies with Organisation's Values.
Maintains the good image of the City of Launceston
Oversee the disposal of refuse by the public at the Transfer Station
Direct the operations of the Transfer Station, liaise with public (customers) and assist with enquiries.
Refuse is disposed of in the correct areas.
No hazardous/controlled wastes are disposed of without approval.
Tyres, oils, cardboard, co-mingled, whitegoods, steel are separated for collection by the recycling companies.
Oversee the disposal of refuse at the Landfill site for heavy vehicles
Direct all operations at the Landfill site to filling sequences already agreed to.
Orderly movement of traffic is maintained.
Compliance Ensure the operations of Launceston Waste Centre are in compliance with the Operations Manual and all Licence Conditions applicable to the site.
No licence breaches.
Work is conducted in accordance with Council policies/procedures.
Collection of charges Collect appropriate tipping charges and operate the weighbridge at the ticket office.
Run reports in I-weigh as required.
Knowledge of general gate house duty's
Fees are collected in accordance with approved charges.
All vehicles that are required to be weighed are done so correctly over the weighbridge.
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators
Litter Control Clean up litter around the Tip area and Transfer Station, including access roads, perimeter drains, and moveable fences on a weekly basis.
Litter is moved on a weekly basis.
Litter around site and neighbouring properties does not accumulate.
Checking of security cameras
View security camera footage on a daily basis looking for any activities not permitted.
Footage is viewed on a daily basis.
Any non-permitted activities are reported to the Waste & Cleansing Services Manager immediately.
Illegal scavenging Prevent illegal scavenging from occurring on site.
No waste is removed from the site (except from authorised recyclers).
Assist in the the removal of illegal scavengers from the tip grounds.
Report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the CoL Incident Notification procedure
Reporting incidents, accidents and hazards.
Participating in the analysis of incidents.
All incidents, and hazards reported immediately through the required system.
Security Ensure the facilities are kept safe and secure including locking all gates and doors and setting security at close of work.
All gates and doors are locked and security set at the close of work.
Ensure all members of the public have left the site before leaving.
Safety Perform all tasks in a safe and positive manner protecting yourself, workmates and the public from injury
Appropriate PPE is worn as required.
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators or ill health. Including using safety equipment and clothing provided.
Work is conducted in accordance with Council policies/procedures.
Participate in Training Courses
Attend training courses as directed. Attend and participate in training courses.
Operation and maintenance of Council vehicles and plant
Operate machinery around the site as required. Machinery to be operated includes HR Hook Lift Truck, Loader, Dozer, Compactor, Forklift, Transfer Station Moving Floor and 3t Tip Truck.
Complete competency assessments as required.
Vehicle/Plant is kept clean and is maintained in a safe working condition and pre-start record check list completed on a daily basis.
Any faults or defects are reported immediately.
CoL's Smoking Policy (no smoking in Council vehicles, plant or buildings) is adhered to.
Maintain licences as required.
Employee Inductions Assist in the preparation and/or delivery and/or review of employee inductions.
New employees are welcomed and assisted.
New employees are made to feel part of the Team.
Toolbox Meetings Attend meetings as required. Meetings attended.
Procedural Compliance Compliance with all the City of Launceston's procedures required of this position.
Complies with procedures.
Communication Provide feedback. Uphold CoL's
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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/ Major Duties
Activities/Tasks include: Performance
Indicators Effective participation in all training
sessions.
values.
Portray an open positive behaviour.
Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and
(d) Cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Children Check required? No
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below
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SELECTION CRITERIA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)
Able to obtain vehicle Class "HR" licence and have basic vehicle maintenance skills.
(failure to retain licence may result in the termination of employment)
Capable of attaining accreditation to all plant onsite. (Backhoe / loader, forklift, Hook lift Truck and Excavator).
Capable of attaining manufacturer "Waste Tech" to operate the Transfer Station Moving Floor.
Demonstrate a courteous, polite demeanour in all dealings with customers, Aldermen, clients, visitors and fellow employees.
Follow, communicate and carry out instructions clearly and efficiently.
Understanding of Council's safety regulations.
Competent or ability to operate the entry software and weighbridge including public weighbridge certification. Run reports from I-weigh as required, A sound knowledge of gate house operations.
Holder of a White Card for Construction Sites.
Hold or ability to attain Worksite Traffic Management qualifications.
Must be able to work weekends as part of their 9 day Fortnightly roster
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
Infrastructure Operations staff and other Council staff.
Crew / Teamwork
External Nature of Relationships
Members of the Public Consideration for.
Contractors Working with as part of the Team.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager City Services Supervisor
Direct Reports nil
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DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS (Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)
Empowered to ensure compliance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act, 1995.
Maintain quality of work and safety on site.
Delivery dockets. Is authorised to sign delivery dockets for goods and services required for works (e.g. gravel deliveries).
Stop work. Is authorised to stop work where unsafe practices and procedures are observed.
COMPUTER AND CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (indicate the access required for this position)
Yes/No Enter Workplace Details
Computer Access No
Email and Internet
Technology One Enterprise Suite
Employee Self Service Yes
Purchasing Limit $
Works & Assets
Technology One Property & Rating
ECM
POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS (required qualifications and competencies)
To be multi-skilled and licensed to operate all plant on site.
POSITION SCOPE (Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)
LWC operates 363 days per year.
LWC currently has 10 fulltime and 1 part time employee.
All LWC employees work on a roster, it varies depending on what task they are allocated.
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Confidentiality Staff are
a) Able to access; or b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that
may be related to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.
c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Is there any other background information that would assist in describing the nature and context of the role?
City of Launceston undertakes annual performance evaluations, assessing one's job performance against a number of criteria. One significant assessment criteria against which performance is compared is the effectiveness of one's implementation of the organisational values shown below. This position is permanent.
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CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES Integrity – We behave ethically
We tell the truth
We keep our commitments
We meet both the spirit and letter of the law
Initiative - We lead the way
We have the courage and creativity to shape the future
We have the discipline to manage risk
We act decisively in a timely manner
Stewardship – We care about people and the community in which we live
We operate safely
We are environmentally responsible
We strengthen the community
Teamwork – We work together to achieve superior results
We share ideas and talents to develop solutions
We support and rely on each other
We value clear and open communication
Inclusion – We value diversity and respect the dignity of each person
We value differences in people and perspectives
We build relationships based on mutual trust
We recognise the contributions of every individual
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions
We live our values
We set clear goals, measure results and seek to improve
We build the Launceston brand and reputation