Civil Maintenance Officer – Truck/Plant Operator

Surf Coast Shire Council; Torquay; Sur place; AUD 74 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fortnightly RDOs

Employee Assistance Program

Award-winning staff wellbeing program

Career development and learning oppor.

Purchase of additional annual leave

Free onsite parking

Leave loading

Résumé du poste

Surf Coast Shire Council in Victoria is seeking a skilled Civil Maintenance Officer to operate trucks and plant and to contribute to civil maintenance across the shire, based at the Winchelsea depot.

You will hold a Heavy Combination or higher licence, have several years of civil works experience, understand daily plant inspections and safety practices, and be committed to delivering high‑quality services in a local government setting.

Qualifications

• Holder of a current Heavy Combination (HC) or higher driver's licence with relevant endorsements.
• Several years' experience in civil works.
• Experience in a Local Government environment.
• Working With Children Check.
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.
• Police Check results suitable for this position; international or national checks as required.

Responsabilités

• Performing civil maintenance and construction work on Council’s assets such as roads, footpaths, drainage & signage.
• Safe and appropriate operation of plant, e.g., Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller, Sweeper & Trucks to 45T.

Connaissances

Truck/Plant operation

Safety compliance

Reading construction plans

Team collaboration

Outils

HC Driver's Licence

Description du poste

Civil Maintenance Officer - Truck/Plant Operator

• $74,450 - $80,488 pa(plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Fortnightly RDOs

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire in Victoria - includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Angelsea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay and Winchelsea and is a flourishing municipality.

The shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and showcases unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council services the community, striving to be innovative, flexible and committed to business excellence. As a workplace Council provides opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community, and offers the chance to add to a great team culture. Our workforce is representative of the towns and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to Council's purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career
Our Civil Operations team provide civil maintenance services throughout the Surf Coast region and are currently looking for a Civil Maintenance Officer to join their team located at the Winchelsea depot.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting our people and community to thrive by providing important maintenance services across the shire. You will contribute to the team by helping other team members and ensuring that agreed productivity and service levels are met. Specific tasks of this role include:

• Performing civil maintenance and construction work on Council’s civil assets such as roads, footpaths, drainage & signage, as part of a diverse team.
• Safe and appropriate operation of plant, where required, such as Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller, Sweeper & Trucks to 45T.

What you will bring to the role
We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable Truck/Plant Operator with experience operating and maintaining heavy vehicles and plant equipment in civil construction, maintenance, or infrastructure environments. Experience working within a local government setting will be highly regarded.

To thrive in this role you will:

• demonstrate experience operating truck and trailer combinations, including tipping and material spreading operations, and operating heavy plant machinery safely and effectively.
• have a sound understanding of daily plant inspections, maintenance requirements, logbooks and equipment care.
• be committed to workplace safety, including following Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), conducting risk assessments and adhering to safe work practices.
• possess the ability to read basic construction plans and follow work instructions accurately.
• be capable of supporting civil construction and maintenance activities, including material handling, measurement, compaction and operating a range of plant and equipment.

Key selection criteriaMandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Holder of a current Heavy Combination (HC) or higher driver's licence with relevant endorsements to operate plant as assigned.
• Several years' experience in civil works.
• Skills and knowledge gained through on-the-job training relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of municipal assets.
• Experience in a Local Government environment.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you'll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Fortnightly RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For More Information

You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website - [Position Description PDF]

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Rishi Viner, Coordinator Civil Operations on 5261 0600.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 25 October 2026.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.