MTB Trail Master: Maintenance & Safety Lead

Shire of East Gippsland; Omeo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Peer supporters

Great work-life balance

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council in Omeo seeks a Maintenance Officer to sustain and enhance the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails. You’ll inspect, groom and repair the network to keep it safe and enjoyable for riders of all levels, from green riverside paths to gravity trails. You may also service tools and equipment on site.

The role requires fitness, trail-sustainability knowledge, and a valid Victorian drivers license, with on-call duties and pre-employment checks. Applications close 5 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
• High level of physical fitness and ability to work in an outdoor environment.
• Understanding of trail sustainability.
• Experience as a mountain bike rider.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, groom, repair and improve the trail network to ensure infrastructure is fit for purpose.
• Conduct regular inspections on foot or bike and record safety issues.
• Carry out maintenance by priority level and manage plant and equipment.
• Be part of an on-call roster and respond within 20–30 minutes when required.

Skills

Fitness

Trail maintenance knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Victorian Driver’s licence

Tools

Tools & machinery

Excavator operator ticket

First Aid

Chainsaw qualification

Construction White Card

Motorbike/ATV licence

Job description

East Gippsland Shire Council in Omeo seeks a Maintenance Officer to sustain and enhance the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails. You’ll inspect, groom and repair the network to keep it safe and enjoyable for riders of all levels, from green riverside paths to gravity trails. You may also service tools and equipment on site.

The role requires fitness, trail-sustainability knowledge, and a valid Victorian drivers license, with on-call duties and pre-employment checks. Applications close 5 November 2026.