at each working bee to ensure they are covered by Councils Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance. They are also to ensure Members work in a safe and responsible manner whilst in Council Reserves. Activities may include site planning for revegetation projects, flora and fauna monitoring, Waterwatch monitoring, propagation and site maintenance activities such as weed control and mulching. Friends Groups can also be involved in special events such as Clean-Up Australia Day, National Tree Day, Spring Planting Festival and other environmental activities/festivals conducted within the Shire of Nillumbik. Friends Group Conveners can be involved in administration activities such as the production of environmental/group newsletters, record keeping and grants/funds applications. 3. Organisational Relationships Supervisor: Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers Reporting relationships: not applicable 4. Accountability and Extend of Authority The Friends Group Convener must liaise with Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers before the group undertakes any activities on Council land. 5. Judgement and Decision Making All judgment and decision making will be made by Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers in conjunction with Friends Group Conveners. Conveners are encouraged to discuss issues and ideas with group members. 6. Specialist Skills and Knowledge No specialist skills or training is required for this position. Guidance and training from peer group members and Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers can be provided with the use of specific tools in performing certain tasks. Opportunities for specialist training exist and are encouraged through Council training programs including compulsory Occupational Health & Safety Training. 7. Interpersonal Skills There are no specific inter-personal skills required, however it is encouraged that the Convenor have good communication skills. 8. Qualifications & Experience Friends Group Conveners do not need any qualifications or experience to undertake the role.
at each working bee to ensure they are covered by Councils Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance. They are also to ensure Members work in a safe and responsible manner whilst in Council Reserves. Activities may include site planning for revegetation projects, flora and fauna monitoring, Waterwatch monitoring, propagation and site maintenance activities such as weed control and mulching. Friends Groups can also be involved in special events such as Clean-Up Australia Day, National Tree Day, Spring Planting Festival and other environmental activities/festivals conducted within the Shire of Nillumbik. Friends Group Conveners can be involved in administration activities such as the production of environmental/group newsletters, record keeping and grants/funds applications. 3. Organisational Relationships Supervisor: Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers Reporting relationships: not applicable 4. Accountability and Extend of Authority The Friends Group Convener must liaise with Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers before the group undertakes any activities on Council land. 5. Judgement and Decision Making All judgment and decision making will be made by Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers in conjunction with Friends Group Conveners. Conveners are encouraged to discuss issues and ideas with group members. 6. Specialist Skills and Knowledge No specialist skills or training is required for this position. Guidance and training from peer group members and Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers can be provided with the use of specific tools in performing certain tasks. Opportunities for specialist training exist and are encouraged through Council training programs including compulsory Occupational Health & Safety Training. 7. Interpersonal Skills There are no specific inter-personal skills required, however it is encouraged that the Convenor have good communication skills. 8. Qualifications & Experience Friends Group Conveners do not need any qualifications or experience to undertake the role.
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