Civil Maintenance Officer - Winchelsea

Permanent Full Time
$68,106.59 pa (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)

Fortnightly RDO

Who we are 

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and best educated communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment thrive.

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.

Your New Career
Our Civil Operation team provide Civil Maintenance services throughout the Surf Coast region and are currently looking for a Civil Maintenance Officer to join their team located at the Winchelsea depot. The Civil Maintenance team primarily undertake work on sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths and drainage assets. 

What you will bring to the role

The successful applicant will love working outdoors, providing services as part of the day labour work team involved in Civil Maintenance. You will enjoy undertaking civil works out amongst our communities, including by the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment. As a team member you will also provide assistance to your colleagues to ensure agreed productivity service levels are met. 

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a current driver’s licence (minimum MR, preferably HR) with relevant endorsements to operate plant as assigned
• Skills and knowledge gained through on-the-job training relevant to the position
• Several years’ experience in civil works
• Experience in maintenance of municipal assets
• Pre-employment medical assessment
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• A current Working with Children Check
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council)
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia. 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Local Government.
• Previous experience in a similar role with three years’ experience. 

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Rishi Viner, Coordinator Civil Operations on 5261 0600.

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria 
• copy of your resume. 

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

To apply online please visit https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Working-with-us/Employment.   

Complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 2 June 2024 

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.