GARDENER (Full Time) If you have horticultural qualifications and/or relevant experience and a keen, common sense approach to creating and maintaining gardens and grassed areas as well as a strong record of success in previous employment, then we would like to hear from you. Salary package (Cash and superannuation) of $53,532 Modern subsidised housing accommodation Relocation expenses 9 day fortnight Enquiries about the position may be made to Bill Atkinson or Mal Pumphrey on 08 9951 7000. Application forms and a full Position Description stating duties and required skills are available by phoning Jenny Hayley on 08 9951 7000 during office hours or by email: [email protected] or go to www.carnamah.wa.gov.au . Applications addressing the selection criteria and nominating the contact points of two work related referees will be received up to 4.00pm, Monday the 4th May 2015. W T Atkinson Chief Executive Officer Shire of Carnamah PO Box 80 CARNAMAH WA 6517 SHIRE OF CARNAMAH Employment Application Information Package Thank you for your interest in employment with the Shire of Carnamah. This kit contains information relevant to the position of interest. Please read the kit prior to submitting your application and if you have any further queries please contact Mal Pumphrey, Manager Works and Services or Bill Atkinson, CEO on 08 9951 7000 Contained in this kit you will find: - Information about the Shire of Carnamah; Information relevant to the application and selection process; Details regarding the conditions of employment; The Position Description for the position; A copy of the advertisement relating to the position; and Checklist (to accompany application). Bill Atkinson Chief Executive Officer Shire of Carnamah April 2015 Page 2 of 8 THE SHIRE OF CARNAMAH The Shire of Carnamah is situated in the North Midlands region of the Mid West, Western Australia. The Shire extends from the coast for approximately 115km inland to its eastern border with the Shire of Perenjori. The northern border is shared with the Shires of Irwin and Three Springs, whilst the south is shared with the Shire of Coorow. It has an area of 2873 square kilometres with 29 kilometres of undeveloped coastline. The North Midlands is a vast region of some 33,977 square kilometres, covering seven local government authorities – Carnamah, Coorow, Three Springs, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori, and Mullewa. It extends from the coast to the pastoral hinterland. Its primary industries are listed below: Agriculture and pastoral activities, and the industries which service them Mineral sands mining and gas production at Eneabba Talc mining and processing at Three Springs Rock quarry and crusher at Carnamah Rock lobster fishing on the coast The region contains eleven towns and has a total population of over 7,000. Eight of these towns, with a combined population of more than 5,000, are between 15 and 50 minutes from Carnamah, connected by sealed roads. With its District High School and business facilities, Carnamah is a focal point in the region. Two towns are located within the Carnamah Shire – Carnamah is in the east, with a population of approximately 300. It is the historical centre and the location of the Shire’s administration. It contains a District High School, Westpac Bank, Police Station, and a district telephone Shire of Carnamah April 2015 Page 3 of 8 exchange amongst other services and facilities. Carnamah is 308km north of Perth on the Moora-Dongara Road, 193km south-east of Geraldton, and about 100km from the coast. Eneabba is in the west on the Brand Highway, with a population of 120. It is a relatively new town developed initially to service the new farming areas in the western half of the Shire. It was subsequently enlarged to service the mining of nearby mineral sands deposits. Eneabba is 280km north of Perth, 74km from Carnamah, and 29km from the coast. The total resident population of the Shire is 546 (2011 Census). The Shire provides a wide range of services to both Carnamah and Eneabba, including a library and office operated one day per week at Eneabba as an extension service from Carnamah. Grassed ovals, indoor recreation centres, swimming pools and a variety of other sporting facilities are provided in both towns. Local government staff are stationed in both towns. Apart from the extensive sport and leisure amenities provided in each town, the Shire has also developed a popular recreation facility at Lake Indoon, 12km west of Eneabba. This freshwater lake environment caters for camping, ablution block, solar-powered lighting and gas-barbecue picnic area. The economy of the Shire is broad in that the central and eastern areas comprise farming properties, whereas the western sector is the site of major sand mining operations and a producing natural gas field. Supplementing farming and mining are a number of service industries located in both towns. Carnamah businesses include a fuel depot, rock quarry, agricultural machinery and motor vehicle dealership, transport carriers, mechanical servicemen, agricultural agencies, banking, accountancy services, and a number of other trades and services. Eneabba businesses include a general store and post office, roadhouse and mechanical workshop, smash repairers, accommodation units, and tavern. THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking applications from people with a stable record of employment and a practical common sense approach to organising and maintaining parks and gardens. Formal qualifications are not necessary as long as you have relevant experience, a strong work ethic, the ability to work with others and take pride and ownership in improving the appearance of the Carnamah townsite. This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to work in a safe, friendly and family orientated community. Need more information? Feel free to contact Bill or Mal on 08 9951 7000. Shire of Carnamah April 2015 Page 4 of 8 THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Applications need to be in writing and close at 4.00pm on Monday the 4th May 2015 Please address applications to: Chief Executive Officer Shire of Carnamah PO Box 80 CARNAMAH WA 6517 Applications will be accepted by mail (at the above address), fax on 08 9951 1377 or email [email protected] Your application should include: - A covering letter providing a brief overview of your career, your reason for applying for this position and the names and contact points of two work related referees; Your resume identifying your work history, educational level, training and a contact phone number. Please submit copies only of certificates and references; Statement of claims against the selection criteria. Each criterion needs to be addressed separately and include comments regarding experiences, achievements and qualifications or training relating to the item. It is intended to conduct interviews in Carnamah within two weeks of the close of applications. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The conditions of employment are in accordance with the Municipal Employees (Western Australia) Award. This position is a Level 4A within the context of the Award and the Salary Package will comprise of the following components: Base Wage $38,734.93 Over Award Payment (22%) on Base Wage $8,521.68 (After satisfactory completion of 3 month probation period) Industry Allowance $1,134.64 Annual Leave Loading $651.4 2 Superannuation (9.5%) $4,489.38 TOTAL $53,532.05 Other provisions relating to this position include: - Opportunity for some overtime; Provision of protective clothing; Unfurnished, air-conditioned housing is provided at $82.25 per week (adjusted each year) and a water allowance of $600.00 is provided to maintain lawns and gardens. Shire of Carnamah April 2015 Page 5 of 8 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and to provide a Federal Police clearance. The Shire will reimburse the costs involved. A probationary employment period of three months applies prior to confirmation of permanent employment. As a matter of policy Council agrees to reimburse the furniture removal costs of new employees to a maximum of $4,000 on the following basis: i. Three (3) quotations shall be submitted, and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to determine the most suitable. ii. 50% of the removal cost will be paid on the presentation of receipts. iii. The remaining 50% will be paid at the end of 1 year (12 months) service provided that where an employee terminates his or her own services before the completion of 2 years (twenty four months) service he or she shall reimburse the initial 50% reimbursement. iv. Fuel expenses and/or hire of a removal trailer or van used in self-relocation will be reimbursed in accordance with the policy on the production of receipts able to be verified as applicable to the relocation of household furniture and effects. POSITION DESCRIPTION 1. TITLE: Gardener 2. LEVEL: 4A 3. DEPARTMENT/SECTION: Works 4. POSITION OBJECTIVES: Development and maintenance of parks and gardens, grassed areas and street trees in Carnamah and Eneabba. Maintain plant, equipment, watering and reticulation systems. 5. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Skills 5.1 Developed time management skill 5.2 Developed verbal and written communication skills 5.3 Developed public relations and interpersonal skills Shire of Carnamah April 2015 Page 6 of 8 6. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 6.1 Under the direction of the Manager of Works and Services, maintain the Shire’s parks and gardens, grassed areas and street trees in Carnamah. 6.2 Maintain the Winchester Public Cemetery. 6.3 Maintain plant, equipment, watering and reticulation systems. 6.4 Ensure that safe work practices are adhered to. 6.5 Ensure accepted work standards are maintained. 6.6 Arrange materials and plant as required for parks and gardens works program. 6.7 Inform the Manager of Works and Services of progress of works, condition of parks and gardens plant and other matters considered pertinent.