Trails Maintenance Worker

Indigo Shire Council; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Training, Development and Career Prog.

Parental Leave

Social Club Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indigo Shire Council in Beechworth, Victoria, seeks a practical, hands-on Trail Maintenance Officer to care for rail trails, cycling infrastructure and mountain bike trails across Indigo Shire.

You'll operate outdoor maintenance tools, perform minor repairs, and work with community groups to deliver safe, high-quality trail experiences year-round. The role suits someone physically fit, safety-focused and able to work independently or as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience in trail, parks or vegetation maintenance preferred.
• Training provided for the right candidate.
• Strong safety mindset and physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve rail trails and mountain bike trails.
• Operate mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws and other outdoor tools.
• Complete minor repairs to trail infrastructure including bridges and drainage.
• Collaborate with community groups to deliver quality trail experiences.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

Mowers

Brush cutters

Chainsaws

Small trucks

Job description

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.

Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the role

Love working outdoors and taking pride in seeing the results of your work? This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing some of Indigo's most iconic rail trails, cycling routes and mountain bike destinations, including the internationally recognised Indigo EPIC Trail. You'll spend your days in the great outdoors undertaking trail maintenance, landscaping and minor infrastructure repairs to help deliver safe, high-quality experiences for locals and visitors year-round.

Working as part of a small dedicated team of two, you'll help keep world-class cycling and mountain bike trails in top condition while enjoying a varied role in some of North East Victoria's most scenic locations. If you're physically active, enjoy practical work and have a passion for the outdoors, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintaining and improving rail trails, cycling infrastructure and mountain bike trails across Indigo Shire.
• Operating equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws and other tools to carry out landscaping and vegetation management.
• Completing minor repairs to trail infrastructure including bridges, culverts, drainage, signs and trail surfaces.
• Working alongside community groups and trail partners to help deliver world-class trail experiences and support major events.

About you

You're a practical, hands-on person who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality community assets. Whether you have experience in trail, parks, landscaping or vegetation maintenance, you'll bring a strong safety focus, a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You'll be physically fit, adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of outdoor environments, using plant and equipment to help keep Indigo's world-class trail network in excellent condition.

What you'll bring:

• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, small trucks and other outdoor maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, vegetation management, landscaping, trail maintenance or similar outdoor works (training provided for the right candidate).
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental care and the ability to work effectively in changing outdoor conditions.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously, use digital technology and build positive relationships with colleagues, community groups and trail users.

Desirable:

• White Card and Chainsaw Operations certification.
• Medium Rigid driver's licence.
• Experience with trail construction and maintenance, skid steer or excavator operation.
• An interest in cycling or mountain biking and an appreciation of trail-based recreation.

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check
• Functionality Assessment

Interested?

For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Michael Jowett, Trails Coordinatorfor a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8***.

Applications close 11pm 1st November 2026 - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shireby prioritising our community’s needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.