Civil Maintenance Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

License upgrade support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Cardinia Shire Council is seeking applicants for a civil maintenance role based in the Pakenham area. You will operate machinery to maintain roads and drainage, support infrastructure projects, and follow safety and quality procedures with guidance from experienced leaders.

To be eligible you must hold a Heavy Rigid Victorian Driver Licence (upgrade within 3 months), a White Card, and haveplant and equipment operation experience. A 9-day fortnight and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Current minimum license: Heavy Rigid Victorian Driver Licence (or willing to upgrade).
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience/qualifications in plant and equipment operation (excavator, skid steer, grader, backhoe).
• Commit to upgrading to Heavy Combination Victorian Driver Licence within 3 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and maintain roads and drainage to support community infrastructure.
• Keep worksites safe and ensure tasks are completed to quality standards.
• Assist with manual tasks and equipment upkeep, tools, and site safety checks.
• Support mentoring by experienced team members and contribute to a positive work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Basic tech skills

Plant and equipment operation

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Grader operation

Backhoe operation

Tools

Tablet usage

Job description

What you will bring

A currentminimum licenserequiredis a Heavy Rigid Victorian Driver Licence (or willingness to upgrade—we’llsupport you with paid time). Construction Induction Card (White Card). A solid work ethic and interest in civil maintenance or machinery.

Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions. Basic tech skills—comfortable using a tablet to check schedules or messages. Experience and qualifications in plant and equipment operation (excavator, skid steer, Grader, Backhoe etc.).

A strong focus on safety and doing the job right. Please note, you will also need toCommit to obtaining -within 3 months of being eligible- an upgrade to a Heavy Combination Victorian Driver Licence category. Cardinia will allow paid work time to achieve this but will not reimburse any costs.

We know that great teams are made up of people withdifferent backgroundsand experiences. Ifyou’veworked in civil maintenance, construction, or machinery operation and are looking for a role where you can grow and be supported by experienced leaders,we’dlove to hear from you. Women and people from allwalks of lifeare strongly encouraged to apply.

Why work with us

Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.

A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.

Your work matters,you’llhelp keep the community safe, connected, and moving. 9 dayfortnight, moretime for what matters to you. Varied tasks and machinery keep things interesting.

$65,872 - $71,269 + allowances + superPakenham locationAbout the OpportunityIf you enjoy working outdoors, getting stuck into hands-on work, and being part of a team that keeps the community running, this is the job for you. You’lloperatemachinery,maintainroads and drainage, and help build the infrastructure that locals rely on every day. It’sa role where your work is seen, appreciated, and makes a real difference.

You’llbe supported by experienced professionals who take pride in mentoring their team and helping each person grow and succeed. You will make an impact byKeeping roads, drains, and public spaces safe and well-maintained. Operating trucks and civil plant.

Pitching in with manual tasks like digging, lifting, and raking. Looking after the tools and machinery, you use every day. Helping make sure worksites are safe for everyone.

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. All successful applicants willbe requiredto undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or

Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.