Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed

Recruitmenthub; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council seeks a Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed to deliver maintenance services across the Shire. You will work outdoors, operate plant and equipment, manage traffic control, and assist with labour tasks to keep roads and drainage networks safe and well-maintained.

The role requires a trade certificate or equivalent, a Victorian HR licence, and competency with plant equipment. Join a collaborative team and contribute to the community’s infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent required.
• TAFE accredited/industry-based training required or demonstrated experience in municipal roadside, road and drainage maintenance and traffic management.
• Competency in operation of plant and equipment (backhoe, bobcat, excavator).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner.
• Work with the Unsealed Road and Drain Maintenance Team to coordinate works.
• Operate plant and equipment to maintain the Shire infrastructure safely and efficiently.
• Assist with traffic management setups and use of hand tools as needed.
• Complete tasks in all weather conditions and follow Shire work practices.

Skills

Traffic management

Road maintenance

Plant operation

Education

Trade certificate or equivalent

TAFE/industry training

Tools

Backhoe

Bobcat

Excavator

Job description

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Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6942254

• Band 3 salary range of $70,920.22 and $75,610.73 plus 12% super, annual leave loading, and allowances
• Located at 290 Yan Yean Road, Plenty, VIC 3090
• Access to fortnightly RDOs

About the role

As Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed, you'll play a key role in delivering quality unsealed road and drainage maintenance services across the Shire. Working outdoors and as part of a supportive team, you'll operate plant and equipment, manage traffic control, and undertake general labouring to keep our local road and drainage networks safe and well maintained. This hands‑on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys variety, and is committed to delivering reliable services to the community.

What a typical day will look like;

• Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with the Unsealed Road and Drain Maintenance Team and other crews within Infrastructure by providing assistance to ensure works are undertaken in a planned and coordinated manner.
• Operate plant and equipment to maintain the Shire civil infrastructure network in a safe efficient manner with regard to Shire work practises and regulations.
• Works inclusive of but not limited to, driving a range of trucks, spotting and working alongside machinery, working with hand tools and partaking in traffic management set ups.
• Carry out team allocated tasks in all weather conditions.
• Use of electronic devices as required.

What you will bring to the role;

• Trade certificate or equivalent, completion of TAFE accredited/industry-based training course and/or demonstrated previous experience in municipal roadside, road and drainage maintenance and traffic management.
• Current Victorian driver licence with heavy rigid endorsement.
• Competency in the operation of plant and equipment relevant to roadside and maintenance activities (Backhoe, bobcat, excavator)

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jesse McKinnon, Team Leader Unsealed Road Maintenance on 0394 333 503.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

Contact Us

If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.

Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

Further information about pay rates areoutlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

For information regarding casual employment opportunitiesat Nillumbik, please see ‘ Other Opportunities ’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note:

• Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply.Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
• Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via [e-mail] or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
• Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.