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Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer (Internal Applicants Only)

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6779762

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees

  • Permanent full time Position
  • Competitive salary of between $68,838.80 and $73,281.61 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading and allowances
  • Access to fortnightly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • On the job skill and leadership development
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities

What a typical day will look like;

  • Provide road and drainage works in accordance with the programmed maintenance of the road and roadside network within the Shire.
  • Undertake improvements to, and maintenance of civil infrastructure network throughout the Shire in accordance with maintenance schedules.
  • Work cooperatively with the Roads, Drains and Cleansing unit and other crews within the Operations Centre by helping ensure works are undertaken in a planned and coordinated manner.
  • Driving tip trucks, water trucks, shovelling, general roads and drains maintenance, and operating machines.

What you will bring to the role;

  • ​​Knowledge and experience in road and drainage maintenance techniques, plant and equipment.
  • Demonstrated previous experience and accreditation in Traffic Control / Management (preferred)
  • Current Victorian driver licence (with heavy rigid endorsement)

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact Jesse McKinnon, Unsealed Roads Team Leader, during business hours on (03) 9433 3503 / 0457 931 657 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 11 July 2025

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Applications Close: 11 Jul 2025

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  • 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 HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au 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.