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1 Position Description POSITION: REPORTS TO: WAGE: LOCATION: STATUS: Maintenance and Visitor Services Crew Member - Foreshore and Holiday Parks Portarlington Holiday Park Manager/Northern Bellarine Foreshore Parks Manager $26.14 (inclusive of casual loading) plus appropriate penalty rates Portarlington Holiday Park/Northern Bellarine Foreshore Reserves Casual About Bellarine Bayside Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management (BBFCoM) is responsible to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change for the management of 17 kilometres of Crown land foreshore reserves between Point Richards in Portarlington and Edwards Point in St Leonards. The Committee of Management, which is established under the Crown Land Reserves Act 1978, has recently adopted the following Mission Statement to guide its operations: Bellarine Bayside sustainably protects, restores and enhances the Northern Bellarine natural and built coastal environment, for the benefit and enjoyment of local communities, holidaymakers and visitors, now and into the future. The Holiday Parks Bellarine Bayside is financially self-sufficient, relying on revenue from the operation of 6 holiday parks and camping reserves at Portarlington, Indented Head and St. Leonards to provide funding for business operations and foreshore management. Parks management is coordinated through the Portarlington Holiday Park. Portarlington Holiday Park is one of the largest holiday parks in the southern Hemisphere comprising of 866 sites: 468 powered, 16 ensuite and 382 twelve month permit sites. There are also 20 self-contained cabins. Indented Head offers 3 separate camping reserves Taylor Reserve with 69 powered sites, Anderson Reserve with 49 powered sites and the largest, Batman Park with 129 powered sites. St Leonards offers 2 smaller camping reserves, Bengalat with 115 powered sites and the smallest park, Karrong with just 18 powered sites. More detail about Bellarine Bayside can be found at

2 Position Objectives To undertake programmed works as a member of the Portarlington Holiday Park maintenance and/or Northern Bellarine Foreshore crew, to effectively maintain and improve designated areas and surrounds amenity blocks and other visitor infrastructure to a high standard. To liaise effectively with campers to provide advice and assistance as required ensure there is compliance with the park rules. Key Responsibilities & Duties The Maintenance and Visitor Services Crew member will, under limited supervision and direction, perform Holiday Park functions and maintenance activities throughout Bellarine Bayside s holiday parks and camping reserves and the northern Bellarine foreshore. Duties will include but are not limited to: Perform general maintenance and cleaning duties within parks, reserves, foreshore, and Crown Land infrastructure. o General maintenance includes but is not limited to: ride-on mowing, painting, rubbish collection and disposal, gardening, cleaning of amenity blocks, minor electrical ( changing fuses, re-setting circuit breakers) and minor plumbing (pump and toilet blockages within capacity) minor carpentry and other skill. To interact and liaise effectively with campers and visitors to provide a range of advice and services and assist in the understanding of park rules and camping requirements. Effectively respond to holiday parks, camping reserves and public reserves urgent and emergency management and maintenance problems and complaints. Lawfully operate heavy plant, including but not limited to trucks, tractors agricultural machinery and other associated equipment. Ensure all vehicles and equipment used are kept in a safe working order, cleaned maintained and secured after use. Comply with any reasonable directions to ensure maintenance programs are conducted with due regard to Occupational Health and Safety Acts, regulations and guidelines. Liaise and provide reasonable assistance to staff, patrons, suppliers, contractors, government departments and other agencies as required. Undertake patrol and security duties in holiday parks and camping reserves as required. Provide initial and effective response to holiday parks, camping reserves and public reserves urgent and emergency management and maintenance problems and complaints. Bellarine Bayside Staff are expected to follow policies, procedures and legislation plus model the following Values Framework and behaviours: Act in a fully transparent manner in everything they do Hold themselves and others accountable for delivery of assigned responsibilities

3 Engage in a meaningful way with key partner and community stakeholders Act with honesty and integrity Organisational Relationships Reports to: Internal Contacts: External Contacts: Portarlington Holiday Park Manager/Northern Bellarine Foreshore Parks Manager Chief Executive Officer Holiday Parks Manager Team Leader Holiday Parks Customer Service Operations Manager Office Administration Coordinator Coastal Projects Officers Campers Local Community/Stakeholders Contractors Departments, customers SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and application of safe operation of horticultural plant and equipment. Demonstrated knowledge and application of building maintenance practices. SKILLS Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly. Proven ability to plan and implement tasks within an allocated timeframe. Ability to deal with difficult situations and present a positive Foreshore Committee image. Ability to work both as part of a team and individually. Ability to identify and resolve minor operational problems and issues. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Honest and trustworthy in all dealings and communications. Respectful of others Pride in accuracy and efficiency. Flexibility and adaptable to change. Strong work ethic

4 KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and garden maintenance practices. 2. Ability to work in a self-directed manner and as part of a team, with good organisational skills. 3. Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to identify and resolve minor operational problems and issues. 4. Knowledge and experience of safe work practices and plant and equipment use. 5. Availability to work a seasonal roster involving weekends. 6. Current Manual Driver s Licence Desirable 1. Light Truck Licence. 2. Front end loader Certificate 3. Farm Chemical Users Certificate. 4. Chainsaw Certificate. 5. Elevated Work Platform Other Prerequisites Applicants must hold a current Police Check or be willing to undertake a Police Check Applicants must hold or be willing to undertake a Working with Children Check Applicants must be an Australian resident or have a valid Australian visa with work rights.

5 Application Process Closing date for applications is: Sunday September Applicants should applications to recruitment@bellarinebayside.com.au by the closing date. If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be posted to the following postal address: Recruitment Bellarine Bayside P.O. Box 40 Portarlington Vic 3223 Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the role please contact Michelle Stow, Office Administration Coordinator on All applicants are requested to include the following details in their application: A cover letter articulating your suitability and interest in the position A current resume which includes personal details, educational achievements, employment history and at least 2 professional references Statements addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the Position Description. Applications that do not address the key competencies criteria may not be considered. Applicants must be either a permanent resident of Australia or supply evidence that they have the right to work in Australia. If you are not a permanent resident of Australia, please attach a copy of one of the following documents to your application: Australian Birth Certificate Australian Citizenship Certificate Australian or New Zealand passport Evidence of Permanent Residence Status, or Temporary Visa with entitlement to work