Men’s Shed Support Worker

Reference number: 13374

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 6 December 2020

• Casual Position
• Classified as Band 3
• $38.66 - $42.66 per hour plus 9.5% superannuation, inclusive of casual loading

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

The Men’s Shed Program aims to improve men’s health and wellbeing, by encouraging peer support.  It is a place for men of all ages to get together and share their skills and knowledge with each other while completing wood work, metal work, up-cycling, creative art and restoration projects. The Men’s Shed incorporates an Up-Cycling program whereby goods salvaged and restored by the Men’s Shed are made available for sale to the wider community.  

Responsibilities

• Follow the program direction set by the Men’s Shed Facilitator, and support the program participants to achieve their goals;
• Ensure the safety of the program participants you are supporting, within Occupational Health and Safety guidelines;
• Support the development of the Moonee Valley Men’s Shed and Up-Cycle Shop through collaboration, open communication and team work; and,
• Deliver opportunities and programs that encourage participation by men and that promote health and wellness, life-long learning, social interaction and provides opportunities to contribute to the community.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Certificate III in either Carpentry, Furniture Making, Cabinet Making, Metal Work or similar with demonstrated experience in woodwork;
• Good communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of Occupational Health and Safety, in order to support the Men’s Shed programs;
• An understanding of the issues faced by older adults and people with a disability, with a specific understanding of men’s health issues is desirable; and,
• Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Bernie Doolan, Team Leader Men’s Shed on (03) 9243 1019.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Senior Civil Design Engineer Project Manager

Reference number: 13342

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 29 November 2020

• Temporary Full Time (3-year contract)
• Classified as Band 7
• $98,614.12 - $111,769.73 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation

About Us

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 118,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

The Opportunity

Positioned within City Development division, this opportunity will see you carry out “hands-on” design, manage design consultants, prepare engineering drawings, estimates, specifications and contract documentation for capital works projects to ensure conformity with Council standards, industry guidelines and the design brief.

You will have extensive knowledge in design and construction principles, contract management and works supervision of capital works projects in compliance with council policies, relevant codes, Australian Standards and industry best practice, and provide mentoring to junior engineers where appropriate. You will be responsible for delivering projects within allocated time and budget.

About You

To be suitable for this position, you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with several years’ relevant experience in the delivery of municipal scale civil construction projects predominantly involving roads, drains, transport and sustainability projects.
• Relevant experience in with computer aided design, including AutoCAD, Civil3D, Civil Site Design and MUSIC Software
• Sound knowledge of Civil/Traffic Engineering practices and experience with community consultation with respect to Civil/Traffic Engineering Issues.
• Knowledge of WSUD treatment measures. Eligibility for certified membership to Engineers Australia

Benefits

At Moonee Valley City Council, we provide a number of benefits to our valued employees including:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Local Government Employees Health Plan
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Employee assistance programs / phone or in person counselling services

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email hradmin@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Elissa Hui on (03) 9243 1492