Road Worker - Dandenong And Lilydale

About the Role

• Full-time ongoing opportunities (flexibility available).
• Salary: $60,123 - $73,148 + 11% superannuation.
• Locations: Dandenong and Lilydale Depot

In this role you will undertake a variety of road maintenance and civil construction activities including network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works and perform manual labour-intensive tasks in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures. After hours Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses. Whilst this role is primarily based in the VRMC Metro Region at Lilydale Depot, you may be occasionally required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the broader SRS business. The standard hours for this position are 7.30am to 4.00pm. There may occasionally be a requirement to work overtime outside these hours, work away from home for periods of time, and attend after hours call outs as required.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

As a key member of the SRS Road Maintenance team, your responsibilities include promoting a safety culture, supporting team operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely maintenance services, adhering to the VPS code of conduct, role modelling positive behaviours, providing emergency response, assisting maintenance teams across Victoria, and striving for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be executing project tasks related to Roads, Roadside, and Structures inspection, routine maintenance, and safe operation of equipment. It requires adherence to Traffic Management Plans and established policies, with prioritization based on urgency and impact. The individual should demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to policies and guidelines. Additionally, they should contribute to team capability development by sharing knowledge and identifying areas for personal improvement.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level the candidate will be required to apply flexibility and adaptability, accepting changed priorities without discomfort and responding quickly to changes. The individual should be comfortable collaborating with teams outside their organization. Additionally, foundational skills in working collaboratively are essential, involving cooperation, sharing information, acknowledging others' efforts, and willingness to help when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Current Victorian Drivers licence
• Current Medium Rigid truck licence
• Current licences and tickets in plant operation; traffic management, chainsaw and first aid, construction induction card.
• Construction Induction White Card
• Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.

Desirable

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of the Road Management Plan
• Strong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.  Applications close 11.59pm on Monday the 1st of January 2024. For further information about the role please contact Faruk Malic (Lilydale) – 0413 703 *** or ***********@roads.vic.gov.au   or Caroline Clarkson (Dandenong) – 0448 294 *** or ***************@roads.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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