Bitumen Services Officers

Mildura Rural City Council; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Flare Employee Benefits

Discounted Health Insurance

Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance Program: Free Coun

Active Social Clubs

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council in Red Cliffs is seeking reliable team players to join our Bitumen Services Team for the November 2026 to April 2027 season. The roles involve road patching, traffic control and general roadside maintenance in a supportive crew.

Successful applicants will work across Underbool, Cowangie and Murrayville for 3–4 weeks as needed, with a focus on safety, efficiency and teamwork. A current Traffic Controller Ticket, MR/HR license or truck endorsement, and White Card are

Qualifications

• Reliable, safety conscious attitude.
• A current Traffic Controller Ticket.
• A current unrestricted Australian drivers license, MR or HR truck endorsement.
• Experience operating basic plant and equipment like rollers.
• A valid OH&S Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Involved in road patching, traffic control and general roadside maintenance.
• Work as part of a team in outdoor bitumen works and related duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Traffic Controller Ticket

Driver's License MR/HR

White Card (OH&S)

Experience with rollers

Job description

Mildura Rural City Council – Red Cliffs VIC

Council’s Works & Infrastructure Branch is gearing up for our Bitumen Season and we’re on the look out for reliable, hard working team players to join our Bitumen Services Team from November 2026 through to April 2027. These temporary positions offer a great opportunity to work in a supportive crew, learn new skills and contribute to maintaining and improving our local roads.

Full Time Temporary

Applications ongoing

About the Opportunity

You’ll be involved in a range of tasks including road patching, traffic control, and general roadside maintenance. If you enjoy physical work, being outdoors and working as part of a team – we’d love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to work in Underbool, Cowangie and Murrayville for a period of approximately 3-4 weeks through the bitumen season.

What you will bring

• Reliable, safety conscious attitude
• A current Traffic Controller Ticket
• A current unrestricted Australian drivers license, medium rigid (MR) or heavy rigid (HR) truck endorsed.
• Experience operating basic plant and equipment like rollers
• A valid OH&S Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $36.47 per hour including industry & maintenance allowances plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

• Work a 9 Day Fortnight
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au