Field Officer - Livestock & Equine

Scone 
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)

The role:
Council is looking to for a general labourer to assist with the day-to-day operational tasks of the Livestock & Equine facilities to ensure the needs of the venue and users are met efficiently and effectively.
The role will operate a range of equipment including hand tools, power tools, ride on lawn mowers and tractors whilst providing effective caretaking of facilities/venues including general maintenance and cleaning.

What’s on offer:
- $1064.90 - to $1192.70 per 38 hour week + 11.5% super + weekly operational staff allowance + potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
- Christmas break shut down and no mandatory public holiday work
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
- 20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements 
- Access to training and development opportunities and career pathway
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service 
- Salary sacrifice options

What we need from you:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a class C drivers licence and have experience in caretaking facilities/venues. You will have a passion for customer service and have a high level commitment to WHS regulations and safe work practices. 
You will also have the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. The role may be required to be available for on-call, call-out, after hours and weekend work.

About us: 
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: 
Wednesday 26th February 2025

Job Description: 
To view the job description for this role, please click here. 

Enquiries and Further Information
Give the People and Culture Team a call on 02 6540 1100 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity. 

How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.