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UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

Information Kit For The Position of

Skilled Labourer

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CONTENTS

1. Employment Application Procedures

2. Employment Application Form

3. Position Description

4. General Employment Information

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UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Part 1

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UPPER LACHLAN COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the position of Skilled Labourer with Council that was recently advertised. Council normally receives a large number of applications each time a vacancy is advertised. In order to assist in processing the applications a basic application form has been developed, (which all applicants are required to complete). In completing the application form, applicants are requested to follow the instructions as below. Part A. Personal Details Please complete all the details and provide a telephone number so that Council may contact you during working hours, should you be successful in gaining an interview.

Part B. Selection Criteria/ Qualifications and Experience

You are required to demonstrate how you meet each selection criteria (page 12) as outlined in the position description. If the essential criteria can be demonstrated by providing written documentation such as tertiary qualifications or current position description, you should attach copies to the application. Where essential criteria cannot be demonstrated by written evidence, you are required to explain how you meet the criteria. In this section you are required to explain how your experience, knowledge, skills or qualification meet the desirable criteria. In this case, supporting documents, i.e. certificates, job description etc. may also be supplied if necessary. Part C. EDUCATION Please complete all details and provide copies only of results achieved. Do not send originals. Part D. REFEREES Please provide current details, including correct telephone numbers and names of people (referees) who may be contacted in regard to your education, work performance and employment history (if any).

Part E. TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Please provide details, supported where appropriate with copies of certificates, of training and professional development courses completed. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resume with the application. Do not attach any original documents, as they may not necessarily be returned. INTERVIEWS Interviews will held in the near future at the Upper Lachlan Council Chambers, Crookwell or Gunning and applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted by telephone, letter or by facsimile.

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Applicants unsuccessful in obtaining an interview will be advised in writing after an appointment has been made. Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to seek constructive comment and feedback on why their application was unsuccessful. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Upper Lachlan Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and promotes a smoke free work environment. FURTHER INFORMATION An information package on any of these positions may be obtained by contacting Councils Receptionist at the Crookwell or Gunning Office or me the undersigned. Applications for the position close 4.00pm Monday 2 September, 2019. Yours faithfully

Kevin Nopare Kara Kevin N Kara Human Resource Coordinator kkara@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au

P O Box 42 GUNNING NSW 2581 (02) 48 301 000 0428 271 648

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UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Skilled Labourer

Part 2

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UPPER LACHLAN COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

FOR THE POSITION

OF

Skilled Labourer

PART A – PERSONAL DETAILS

Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms

Surname: ……………………………Given Names: ………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

Telephone: Work: …………………… Home: ……………………

Facsimile: Work: …………………… Home: ……………………

E-mail Address: …………………………………………………………………

Drivers Licence Class: ……………………

Envelope to be addressed to; General Manager

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

PO Box 42

GUNNING NSW 2581

And endorsed: Application – Skilled Labourer

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PART B – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Please demonstrate how your experience, skills, knowledge and

qualifications meet each of the essential criteria as stated in the position description. You may support your application by attaching a

Personal Resume that will expand upon this information. Additional sheets may be added if required.

PART B – DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Please explain how your experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications

meet each of the desirable criteria as stated in the position description. Additional sheets may be added if required.

PART B – EDUCATION

School/TAFE/University Standard/Course Year Completed

PART C - REFEREES

Referee Address Telephone

PART D – TRAINING / PROFESSINAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Course Provider Year Completed

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UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

FOR

SKILLED LABOURER

Part 3

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UUppppeerr LLaacchhllaann SShhiirree CCoouunncciill Position Description PN Infrastructure 77

Position: Skilled Labourer

Division: Infrastructure

Reports To: Coordinator Maintenance

Incumbent: VACANT

Salary Range: Grade: 3 Step: Min

CONDITIONS

In accordance with Local Government State Award as amended from time to time, Industrial Agreements and Council’s Policies, Practices and Procedures

Hours: 38 hours per week

Travel: As required

Flexible Hours: 9-day fortnight as per arrangement

Vehicle:

POSITION OBJECTIVES

To contribute to the maintenance and construction of Council’s assets in an

efficient and effective manner.

To strive to achieve maximum benefit from all resources

To maintain a spirit of co-operation and goodwill to all individuals and organisations within the community

To project and promote the image of Council as both efficient and courteous

To effectively work in a team environment.

KEY TASKS

Road repair and pothole patching

Repair and replace roadside furniture, including signs and guideposts.

Footpath maintenance and construction

Kerbing and guttering maintenance and construction.

Setting up formwork for minor concrete works.

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Mixing, placing, compacting and finishing off concrete.

Drainage and storm water pipes maintenance and construction, laying drainage pipes to line and level.

Street and gutter cleaning and litter control

Parks and gardens maintenance and mowing, by using hand tools, mowers and associate small plant

Understand traffic control procedures and apply as required

Comply with sound Work Health and Safety practices and policies, to maintain public safety and a safe work place.

To understand and carry out instructions

Participate as a team member

Communicate with fellow employees and work crews, for job safety and effectiveness

Complete timesheets and plant sheets accurately and hand in on time.

Understand and comply with Council’s policies concerning Quality, WHS and Environment Plans.

Carry out labouring type duties in any facet of Council’s operations when required.

Subsoil drainage maintenance and construction.

Plant operation within limit of competency

POSITION PARAMETERS:

Authority and Accountability

Completion of basic tasks with individual guidance or in a team, some regular tasks with minimal guidance.

Judgement and Problem Solving

To apply standard procedures in carrying out tasks.

Judgement is mainly limited and coordinated by supervisor; following predetermines procedure s with limited options.

Specialist Knowledge and Skills

To use on the job acquired skills to carry out tasks required

To use on the job acquired skills in machine operation in a safe and effective manner.

To use and maintain personal safety equipment following Council induction training.

Maintenance and repair of bitumen road pavements

Concrete mixing and finishing off skills

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Formwork construction for minor concrete works

Guide post maintenance and repair

Management Skills

Minimal management skills required, may assist with on the job training

Interpersonal Skills

To understand and accept specific job directions and communicate with supervisor and other employees.

To exchange information with other employees, report problems, difficulties, plant breakdown.

To maintain good inter-staff relationships.

To use the 2-way radio to communicate with other employees, receive and pass on messages effectively and efficiently after Council induction training.

To liaise with the public when required in a courteous manner.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Essential:

Drivers Licence – Class C

Competency and literacy to undertake work instructions

Complete routine tasks with general guidance

WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (white card)

Experience associated with the following types of work:

o Use of minor plant and hand tools

2. Desirable:

Industrial equipment certification, being WorkCover Certificate(s) of Competency or equivalent (pre November 1995 Certificates) for:

o Basic chain saw operation and maintenance certificate

o Senior First Aid Certificate

o Use of minor plant and hand tools

o RTA Traffic Controllers Certificate (BlueCard)

o Implement Traffic Control Guidance Skill Sets (Yellow Card)

Drivers licence – Medium Rigid (MR)

To have a minimum of two (2) years recent experience in roads maintenance or civil construction works, or a similar position in a construction and maintenance environment.

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CRITICAL PHYSICAL FACTORS

The following Critical Physical Factors are an indication of the types of duties

expected of an employee fulfilling this role. Employees and candidates should be

aware that they may be required to perform tasks up to and including these Critical

Physical Factors as an inherent requirement of their employment.

Standing is required when performing labouring tasks.

Required when performing labouring tasks and may include rough and/or inclined ground surfaces.

Sitting is prolonged sitting is required to steer and operate hand controls. Some jarring and vibration may be experienced, depending on the road surface.

Climbing up into and out of the cabin is gained by three steps (smooth drum roller) and four steps (pad foot roller), commencing at knee height.

Occasionally bending and stooping may be required for labouring tasks.

Squatting, crouching and kneeling may be required for labouring tasks

Overhead reach is required when using the handle to assist with transfer into the Roller cabin

Prolonged bilateral shoulder flexion is required to hold and rotate the steering wheel. Repetitive bilateral upper limb reach is also required to access and operate the controls.

Trunk rotation is required to assist with visibility and two exterior mirrors are available for use by the worker.

Bilateral fine motor actions are required to conduct the pre-start check of the Roller and to operate controls. It should be noted that the majority of controls are located to the right of the worker, with the two-way radio located to the left side.

Bilateral upper limb actions are required to perform driving and labouring tasks.

Lifting of cement bags and sand bags occasionally may be required on an intermittent basis when performing labouring tasks.

Push/pulling wheelbarrows may need to be repeated at times when labouring.

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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS

To assist Council supervisors and managers in identifying hazards at the workplace

To participate in the assessment of the risks associated with the identified hazards

Be aware of and follow the Council’s adopted risk management procedures when undertaking tasks and projects

Follow the reasonable directions of supervisors and managers

Not to interfere with or misuse any device or equipment that has been provided as part of a risk control measure

Report as soon as practical and without delay to supervisors any matter that relates to hazard identification or risk assessment that effects the Council’s capacity to ensure a safe and healthy workplace

Report as soon as practical and without undue delay any adopted matter that indicates that the risk management procedures are inadequate to control a risk

Report as soon as practical and without undue delay to supervisors any incidents or near misses that relate to work health and safety

In the event of a non-disturbance accident not to disturb or interfere with the accident scene other than to; rescue a person from the scene of the incident; or, take such steps as are necessary to prevent further harm to employees; or, render the scene of the accident safe for the purpose of inspection and if required WorkCover investigation

If requested respond and render assistance to any person who is working at a Council workplace who is suffering injury or illness

Council recognises the important contribution that employees make to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Individual employees are required to:

Cooperate with Council as far as necessary to assist Council to comply with the statutory obligations under the WH&S Act 2011 and the WH&S Regulations

Report immediately any unsafe work practices to their supervisors

Report immediately any unsafe workplace condition that could place employees and other persons at risk

At all times follow the adopted risk management procedures

Wear suitable/correct Personal Protection Equipment for tasks undertaken

Attend all meetings/tool box talks where applicable

Implement correct Safe Work Method Statements SWMS for tasks being undertaken at all times

Where required maintain a written record of any/all the above

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ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT – SKILLED LABOURER

The Infrastructure Division within Councils’ operations is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, drainage systems, parks and gardens, cemeteries, water and waste water, and quarry operations.

The position of “Skilled Labourer” will normally be part of the team and will be immediately responsible to the team Supervisor. The employee must be able to work in a team environment, ensure the safety of both the general public and other workers and work unsupervised when required. From time to time it will be necessary for the employee to carry out higher duties, including plant operation and truck driving and other duties as are within the limits of the employees’ skill, competence and training.

TRAINING

To comply with essential training requirements as may be provided for within Councils’ Training Plan, attend seminars / courses deemed necessary by Council to enhance/maintain knowledge of contemporary practices, become conversant with Council policy matters. A training plan will be developed and reviewed each year with the performance / competency assessment for the position holder.

ANNUAL REVIEW

Each position holder shall be reviewed annually to assess performance, training needs and to identify significant changes (if any) in the position description.

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SALARY PROGRESSION CRITERIA – POSITION: SKILLED LABOURER

MINIMUM / ENTRY LEVEL FOR THE POSITION

The position holder will be required to possess essential skills that are necessary to undertake the basic requirements of the position.

The assessment of these skills will be on the basis of the application submitted in respect of the position and the known experience and qualifications of the applicant. Such information will be assessed against the defined tasks and parameters for the position.

STEP 1

Skills will be required to undertake all essential qualifications and experience requirements of the position and the acquisition/application of local and Council specific knowledge and operating procedures. The emphasis at this level will be placed on the demonstrated application of the skills and knowledge required of the position in terms of the specific work environment, policies/procedures/practices, etc.

Assessment of these skills will be based on the experience / qualifications of the position holder and their ability to apply skills defined in the position parameters.

The employee will be assessed against the following criteria:

Basic knowledge of WH&S and WorkCover regulations in relation to road maintenance/ construction and public safety

Knowledge of Councils’ standard traffic control procedures

Applies knowledge of Shire to identify work locations

Road pavement maintenance and drainage work

Basic excavation and shovelling

Bitumen patching work

Roadside facility erection and maintenance

Use two way radio effectively

STEP 2

Will require the achievement of Step 1 and competency assessment in all of the following core level competencies:

Street and gutter cleaning

Ensures load is correctly covered

Liaise effectively for the delivery / removal of materials from work site

Road spotting for line marking

Implement Traffic Control Guidance Skill Sets (Yellow Card)

Drainage maintenance

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Operate a concrete cutting saw and angle grinder.

Cleaning up in public places, carrying materials.

Basic chainsaw maintenance and operations qualifications.

STEP 3

Will require the achievement of Step 2 and competency assessment in all of the following:

Forming, spreading, screening and finishing off concrete

Placing and tying steel reinforcement for concrete works

Batch concrete using concrete mixer.

Operate small compaction equipment, pumps and other minor plant effectively.

Install retaining walls gabion work, subsoil and erosion control

STEP 4

Will require the achievement of Step 3 and competency assessment in all of the following:

Ensure that load is correctly distributed and does not exceed legal limit

Meets all requirements of the position description.

Bridge repair work to be undertaken

Install retaining walls and gabion work

Conduct roller operations

o Pre-start, start up, park and shut-down procedures are carried out in accordance with Council requirements

o Site hazards associated with roller operations are identified and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk

o Roller settings used are suitable for material being compacted

o Roller is operated to work instructions in accordance with Council procedures

o Roller is moved safely between work sites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

o Care is taken to ensure the minimisation of undue wear and tear on the plant

o Drivers licence – Medium Rigid (MR)

o Basic chain saw operation and maintenance certificate

For this step not to be granted the supervisors must be able to show in what areas the requirements have not been consistently met.

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MAXIMUM STEP FOR THE POSITION

To achieve this level the position holder must consistently show that they apply skills, competencies or expertise additional to that required for the position i.e. the employee provides superior knowledge and skill to the position. This step will be achieved by the attainment of agreed training / qualifications, efficiency and productivity innovative work solutions and continuous work improvement over an extended period of time. This step will be subject of determination by the respective Director and will be subject of definition on the achievement of Step 4 by the position holder.

CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTENTS ABOVE

(This is both a certification and acknowledgment of the position as described above by the position holder and the position holder’s supervisor.)

_____________________ ________________________

(Signature of Supervisor) (Signature of Position Holder)

Date: ……………………….. Date: ……………………..

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UPPER LACHLAN COUNCIL

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Part 4

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INDEX

1. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

2. HOURS OF WORK

3. PAY ARRANGEMENTS

4. LEAVE PROVISIONS

5. INTERVIEW EXPENSES

6. TELEPHONE

7. SUPPERANNUATION

8. SOCIAL CLUB

9. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

10. COUNCIL STRUCTURE

11. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

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1. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As part of Council’s employment policy, all new employees are required to satisfactorily complete a medical examination undertaken by a practicing medical officer of the employee’s choice and at Councils expense. The results of the medical examination shall be kept confidential. The purpose of the medical examination is not to determine the success or otherwise of the applicants employment, and is in the interest of the prevention of industrial injury and to identify any existing injury or incapacity. 2. HOURS OF WORK

The majority of Council’s salaried staff is employed on a 9-day fortnight of 70 hours per pay period. Council’s wages staff works a 9-day fortnight of 76 hours per pay period. 3. PAY ARRANGEMENTS.

Employees are paid on a fortnightly basis with the pay being deposited directly into an account nominated by the employee. 4. LEAVE PROVISIONS

All leave provisions are in accordance with the current Local Government (State) Award and all relevant federal legislation. Leave provisions include Sick Leave, Carer’s Leave, Annual Leave, Long Service Leave, Parental Leave (General), Requests for Flexible Working Arrangements, Paid Parental Leave, Concurrent Parental Leave, Adoption Leave, Other Paid Leave, Bereavement Leave and Leave Without Pay 5. INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Council will pay reasonable travelling and out of pocket expenses to applicants attending an interview for the position and must be agreed prior to accepting the offer of interview. Should an applicant be offered the position and the applicant declines it, the applicant will not be paid travelling or out of pocket expenses. 6. TELEPHONE

Should Council require the position holder to be contactable for out of hour’s emergencies and Council business, Council will provide a mobile phone under the current Council usage plan. In such cases Council may require the afterhours contact number to be listed in Council’s section of the telephone directory. 7. SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation is available to employees through their current or any approved fund of the employee’s choice. Council also pays occupational superannuation on the employee’s behalf. 8. SOCIAL CLUB

A Social Club is available for employees. A small fortnightly contribution via the payroll is made which generally covers the cost of a Christmas function or similar function for employees and their partners.

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9. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Council promotes a smoke free working environment for the general health of employees, and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 10. COUNCIL STRUCTURE

Council is comprised of 9 elected Councillors and Ordinary Council meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, commencing at 6 pm. The General Manager, Directors and some specialist staff are required to attend Council meetings 11. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Council’s management structure consists of the General Manager and a Director responsible for each of the three divisions. The management structure and key staff are as below. Executive General Manager Works and Operations Department Director Infrastructure Manager Infrastructure Delivery Manager Assets and Designs Finance & Administration Department Director of Finance & Administration Services Manager of Finance & Administration Manager of Library Services Manager of Tourism Human Resource Coordinator Planning and Environment Department Director of Planning & Environmental Services Manager of Planning & Environmental Services Manager of Noxious Weeds