Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Team Leader

East Gippsland Shire Council; Omeo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council invites applications for a Mountain Bike Trail Team Leader to head the maintenance crew at Omeo Mountain Bike Park in Victoria. The role focuses on delivering high-quality trail maintenance and building projects, while promoting rider enjoyment and safety.

The successful candidate will bring trail design knowledge, hands-on maintenance skills, and strong people leadership. A passion for mountain biking and a collaborative, schedule-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in trail maintenance, design and construction techniques.
• Background in advanced mountain bike riding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team at Omeo Mountain Bike Park.
• Ensure high standards and rider experience.
• Plan and schedule work for the crew.

Skills

Mountain bike trail building

Trail maintenance

People leadership

Work scheduling

Job description

Not many jobs offer world-class trails, breathtaking scenery and the chance to leave a lasting mark on a growing mountain bike destination. This one does.

Are you ready to swap the daily grind for high country trails, fresh mountain air and a lifestyle that most riders only dream about?

East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a skilled Mountain Bike Trail Team Leader to lead the maintenance team at one of Australia's premier mountain biking destinations - Omeo Mountain Bike Park, ensuring high standards and rider stoke factor remains our sole focus. The ideal candidate has experience in mountain bike trail building and maintenance and is an avid mountain biker themselves. We're looking for someone with strong people leadership skills combined with technical capability.

Why Omeo?

Nestled in the stunning Victorian High Country, Omeo offers an enviable lifestyle where your office is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, close-knit community spirit and some of the country's most exciting trail experiences.

What Makes This Role Special?

Ride World-Class Trails

Work alongside a network of purpose-built, state-of-the-…?

Live Where Others Holiday

Enjoy an incredible alpine lifestyle with easy access to mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing and endless outdoor adventures.

Work with the Best

Lead an experienced and highly respected trail maintenance crew whose passion, expertise and attention to detail keep Omeo's trails in outstanding condition year-round.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Lives and breathes mountain biking.
• Understands trail maintenance, design and construction techniques, and has a strong background in advanced mountain bike riding.
• Strong people management skills and ability to plan work schedules
• Is passionate about creating memorable rider experiences.
• Wants to help shape the future of one of Australia's leading mountain bike destinations.

Ready to Make the Mountains Your Workplace?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a role where your passion for mountain biking, community and the outdoors can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions? Contact James Mills, Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Coordinator on 03 5153 9500

Applications close at 11:45pm on 1 November 2026

Join us in Omeo and help take one of Australia's most exciting mountain bike destinations to the next level.

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.