Drainage & Roads Maintenance Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

26 weeks paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport health initiative

Job summary

Banyule City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Drainage & Roads Maintenance Officer (Multi-Skilled Operator) to deliver road, drainage and footpath maintenance while operating plant and equipment.

You will work in a team with a strong safety culture, follow OH&S practices, and contribute to maintaining community infrastructure with diverse daily tasks. Experience in road infrastructure and crane operation is preferred; Front end loader/backhoe and forklift licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Road Infrastructure, Drainage and Cleansing maintenance activities.
• Experience in the safe and competent operation of vehicles and plant.
• Knowledge of traffic control requirements as to placement of warning signs, barriers and lights.
• Knowledge of the safety requirements associated with working in confined spaces.
• Experience in the use of light hydraulic cranes.
• The ability to work in a team environment, take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• License to operate front end loader/backhoe and forklift

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure maintenance: Carry out road, drainage, footpath and general civil maintenance tasks safely, efficiently and to required standards.
• Operate plant and equipment safely: Use Council vehicles, machinery and tools competently, ensuring safety, care of assets and compliance with OH&S requirements.
• Support service delivery and teamwork: Work collaboratively with supervisors and crew, communicate effectively, maintain records, and contribute to a safe, customer‑focused operational environment.

Skills

Road Infrastructure experience

Drainage maintenance

Cleansing maintenance

Safe operation of vehicles and plant

Traffic control knowledge

Teamwork and direction following

Front end loader/backhoe license

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Variety and purpose everyday - join the Banyule team as a Drainage & Roads Maintenance Officer

This opportunity offers diverse hands‑on civilmaintenance work (roads, drainage, footpaths, plant operation), which will appealto operators who enjoy multi‑tasking and using a wide range ofequipment.

Working in a team and organisation with a strong safety andcompliance culture you will value structured OH&S practices, safe plantoperation, and clear procedures and will be drawn to a workplace thatprioritises safety and professional standards.

Why you'll love this role and what you’ll do:

As a Drainage & Roads Maintenance Officer (Multi-Skilled Operator), you’ll play a vital role inensuring public safety and protecting the natural environment by assisting witha variety of infrastructure maintenance tasks. This role offers a diverse andrewarding work environment where no two days are the same. You’ll:

• Deliver infrastructure maintenance:Carry out road, drainage, footpath and general civil maintenance tasks safely,efficiently and to required standards.
• Operate plant and equipment safely:Use Council vehicles, machinery and tools competently, ensuring safety, care ofassets and compliance with OH&S requirements.
• Support service delivery andteamwork: Work collaboratively with supervisors and crew, communicateeffectively, maintain records, and contribute to a safe, customer‑focused operational environment.

You’ll be joining a stable team environment and contributingdirectly to maintaining community infrastructure – you’ll enjoy meaningful workwith clear purpose.

What you'll bring - skills, experience and certificates:

• Experience in Road Infrastructure, Drainage andCleansing maintenance activities.
• Experience in the safe and competent operationof vehicles and plant.
• Knowledgeof traffic control requirements as to placement of warning signs, barriersand lights.
• Knowledgeof the safety requirements associated with working in confined spaces.
• Experiencein the use of light hydraulic cranes.
• Theability to work in a team environment, take direction and complete tasksin a timely manner
• Licenceto operate front end loader/backhoe and forklift

Mandatory Pre-employment checks:

• NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• FunctionalCapacity Assessment
• DriversLicence and Heavy Rigid Truck Licence

We offer:

• Permanentfull-time position, work-life balance and generous leave arrangements witha nine-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO’s)
• 26weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/ 4 weeks of paid parentalleave
• Award-winninglearning and development opportunities
• Healthand well‑being initiatives including Fitness Passport

For more information about this position please contact Damien White on 0402 218 ***for a chat.

Why choose Banyule?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll havethe opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders,and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive,collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertisewill be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; wevalue diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, weencourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values:

Our employees align their careers withBanyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility,initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and developmentculture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement:

Our community is made up ofdiverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone:principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well‑being of aninclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians:

BanyuleCity Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:

BanyuleCity Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well‑being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered indecisions that affect their lives.