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Roads and Drains Vac Truck Operator (Internal Applicants Only)

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6802649

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

  • Permanent Full time, 2 positions available
  • Competitive salary of between $74,278.63 and $78,796.51 per annum plus 12% super, annual leave loading and allowances
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities

This position sits within the Roads, drains and cleansing team, at the Operations Centre within the Operations Directorate, which is responsible for the delivery of services to the community and ensuring adequate maintenance of the existing road and drainage infrastructure.

What a typical day will look like;

This position is responsible for providing a high level of skill in the operation of drain cleaning equipment. The position will have a commitment to continual improvement in the area of road infrastructure maintenance. Key deliverables include:-

  • Deliver high quality services in all maintenance activities performed
  • Specialist skill to operate the vac truck
  • Ability to make complex operational decisions
  • Competent in the use of tablets and IT systems
  • Customer service skills
  • Leadership skills, with the ability to train and mentor others
  • Ability to work independently without supervision.

What you will bring to the role;

  • Current Victorian driver licence with heavy rigid endorsement
  • Proven experience in driving heavy rigid vehicles, with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proficiency in the safe operation, maintenance, and use of a vac-hydro combination unit, easement reel, and other relevant vehicles, plant, and hand-held or motorized equipment relevant to this role.
  • Working with children check
  • Traffic Control
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact Michael Albrecht, Team Leader Cleansing, during business hours on 0394 333 505 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 12 September 2025

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Applications Close: 12 Sep 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.