Labourer-Gardener
Position Classification: BI Labourer
Remuneration: $59076.06 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527747
- We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia.
- Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
- Maintain the buildings, grounds and gardens services within the District to ensure the safe, efficient and presentable upkeep of property.
- General gardening and labour duties.
- Replace and cleaning of air-conditioning filters; maintenance of air conditioning, electrical distribution, and gas reticulation plant rooms; and removal of general and clinical waste using garbage compactus vehicle.
- This position will be required to undertake portable electrical appliance testing, Fire Safety Officer training and training in the operation of a hydrotherapy pool.
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!), and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.66k meal & entertainment + Relocation Salary Packaging that may be available to you
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Fitness Passport
- Isolation and climate allowance
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Demonstrated experience in a grounds maintenance industry and the maintenance of commercial mechanical gardening equipment.
- NSW drivers licence MR class
- Computer literate with demonstrated willingness to learn new tasks and ability to adapt to changing work practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and compliance with appropriate safety policies and procedures.
- Possess or willing to complete Portable Electrical Appliance Testing Accreditation.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Sowden on matthew.sowden@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17th November 2024
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
