Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Officer

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

Omeo Mountain Bike Trails - OMTB With an accessible elevation of almost 600m from the top of Sam Hill down to the trail head in Livingston Park this network is set to get hearts racing as they descend our professionally built network. OMTB is true ride in ride out destination with a huge variety of trail from green beginner riverside trails to XC adventures for those with the legs. E bikers will have a blast and for those looking to shuttle to maximise your descents then we will have over 10 gravity-focused trails on the hills of Sam Hill and Mt Mesley. The Opportunity As a Maintenance Officer working on the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails, you’ll take pride in maintaining, grooming, repairing and improving the trail network to ensure the infrastructure is fit for purpose. You’ll conduct regular inspections on foot or bike, record safety issues and carry out maintenance by priority level. You will have a good understanding of cultural and environmental impact, while ensuring the trail corridor is free from hazards such as vegetation, trees and branches etc. You’ll also help maintain all plant and equipment including hand tools, outsourcing where required. This is a full time position based in Omeo. You may be required to be part of an on-call roster being available to attend site within 20-30 minutes. If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical check and hold a current and valid employee Working with Children Check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• High level of fitness and experience working in an outdoor environment
• Knowledge of mountain bike trail maintenance principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential
• A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence.
• High level of physical fitness and the ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Understanding of trail sustainability
• Experience as a mountain bike rider
• Desirable
• Chainsaw qualification and relevant experience, ideally at felling level
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of mountain bike trails
• Understanding of tools and machinery, with the ability to diagnose and repair equipment
• Motorbike or ATV licence and relevant experience
• Excavator operator ticket and experience operating a mini excavator
• Construction White Card
• First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Trim and Cut Felled Trees qualification
• Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry qualification
• Understanding of weed management and an associated accreditation

Things We’re Proud Of:

• Opportunity to be a part of putting Omeo on the map, maintaining some of the best trails in the country.
• Employee Assistance Program + Peer Supporters
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.

Applications close at 11.45pm on 5 November 2026.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Jamie Mills, Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Coordinator on 03 5153 9500. East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age. East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.