EOI - After Hours Duty Officer Cleary's Gates (9321)

Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close:  11:59 pm 8 April 2024

Unit: City Infrastructure
Division: City Enablers
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Casual
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3D
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $1120 allowance per week when on call plus overtime at Municipal Officer Level 3D

(Please reference Clause 43.3 of the Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 for more information on this role)

During your rostered time as a Duty Officer, you will also receive private conditional use of a motor vehicle, plus laptop, iPad and mobile phone.

About the role

The Duty Officer acts as the Council’s after hour’s representative and is responsible to respond to afterhours requests for a number of issues including security, maintenance, fallen trees on Council property, vehicle crashes, emergency responses and other requirements related to Council infrastructure.

Role accountabilities include:

• Be available to act as the Duty Officer after hours for seven continuous days on a roster typically every 6 to 7 weeks.
• In consultation with the Manager City Infrastructure be primarily responsible and accountable for the deployment of human, plant and other resources associated with an after-hours’ emergency call out service.
• Coordinating responses to community enquires and complaints associated with the after-hours emergency call out services.
• Assign duties to After Hours Duty staff that suit their qualifications and experience.
• Liaise with other authorities/agencies relating to after-hours emergency calls.

Learn more about the role in the position description: After Hours Duty Officer Cleary's Gates PD

About you

Requirements for this role include a current certificate in Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat, Implement Traffic Management Plan, current Driver Licence, White Card and Working with Vulnerable People card. Additionally, it would be beneficial if you are skilled in the operation of the following equipment: operation of Hook Truck, Block Truck, Chainsaw, Grit Spreader, Hand-held Blower and Medium Rigid Driver Licence.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Geoff Lang, Manager City Infrastructure, on 03 6278 3203 or email langg@hobartcity.com.au 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your resume, qualification/s, and your Driver Licence ready to attach at the end of your application.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.