• Salary of $69,022.11 and plus 12% super and annual leave loading, and allowances
• Permanent full-time position
• Located at 290 Yan Yean Road, Plenty, VIC 3090
• Access to fortnightly RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
• 16 weeks (pro rata) parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.

About the role

As Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed, you'll play a key role in delivering quality unsealed road and drainage maintenance services across the Shire. Working outdoors and as part of a supportive team, you'll operate plant and equipment, manage traffic control, and undertake general labouring to keep our local road and drainage networks safe and well maintained. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys variety, and is committed to delivering reliable services to the community.

What a typical day will look like;

• Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with the Unsealed Road and Drain Maintenance Team and other crews within Infrastructure by providing assistance to ensure works are undertaken in a planned and coordinated manner.
• Operate plant and equipment to maintain the Shire civil infrastructure network in a safe efficient manner with regard to Shire work practises and regulations.
• Works inclusive of but not limited to, driving a range of trucks, spotting and working alongside machinery, working with hand tools and partaking in traffic management set ups.
• Carry out team allocated tasks in all weather conditions.
• Use of electronic devices as required.
• This is more with the cleansing team so I have removed it.Play a vital role in improving and maintaining our civil infrastructure network throughout the Shire, following established maintenance schedules.

What you will bring to the role;

• Trade certificate or equivalent, completion of TAFE accredited/industry-based training course and/or demonstrated previous experience in municipal roadside, road and drainage maintenance and traffic management.
• Current Victorian driver licence with heavy rigid endorsement.
• Ability to identify and report on risk/public safety issues and follow appropriate reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work as employee in charge when required and as a member of a team and gain the respect and cooperation of fellow workers.
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Conner Clark, Unsealed Roads Lead on (03) 9433 3503 or 0457931657

Applications close: 10pm (AETD), Friday, 6 February 2026.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!