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• Bring your passion for keeping the community clean and vibrant to the streets of Glen Eira
• Full time permanent opportunity
• $77K – 90K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the team
The Services team, based at Glen Eira’s Works Depot, is made up of 15 staff across sub teams of graffiti removal, signage and street furniture, care crew, store, and workshop. We work to provide infrastructure and asset maintenance services, actioning over 3,000 requests for maintenance each year to keep Glen Eira clean.
About the role
Our Street Sweeping and Graffiti Management officer will be the go-to person for liaising and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders—clients, the public, and contractors. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you ensure everyone is on the same page and working together seamlessly.
Other responsibilities include:

• Monitoring, auditing and reporting on the quality of work carried out by street sweeping and graffiti removal contract providers, ensuring contractual obligations are met and services are delivered to high standards
• Contributing to the preparation of reports, prosecution case files and briefing notes for Council Civic Compliance units and other departments, as required.
• Programing and issuing work orders, measure completed work within timeframes and undertake regular supervision of works by contractors.

About you
Are you passionate about enhancing community spaces and maintaining a clean environment? We’re looking for someone with solid experience in building, facilities, or construction management to guide our team to deliver the highest quality services.
A solid grasp of graffiti removal techniques and current legislation will be important, as will your experience in budget control and financial management.
The following is also required:

• Knowledge of graffiti removal techniques and practices or similar building maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of current legislation and an ability to explain and interpret such legislation.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in budget control and financial management.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Interview information
The interviews will take place between Monday, 28 October and Friday, 1 November 2024, between 9am and 5pm.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include
New National Police Record Check, and the Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 20th of October 2024 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lucy Thompson, Coordinator Services Works Depot on 9524 3712 or email lthompson@gleneria.vic.gov.au
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.