Job No: SGSC794
Location: Leongatha
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Ongoing Full Time
- Base salary $67,229 + 11.5% superannuation + maintenance allowance
- Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm with fortnightly RDO
- Based from Leongatha depot
Do you want to play a key role in maintaining Council's road and infrastructure assets and be part of our high functioning Sealed Roads crew?
Our Sealed Roads team are part of Council's Infrastructure Maintenance department who deliver the sealed maintenance programs including reseal preparation, potholing and stabilising.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of Council's roads, bridge, and waterway assets, plant maintenance and replacement program.
- Ensure work complies with Councils Road Management Plan and other infrastructure maintenance service levels.
- Assist members of the public with enquiries relating to maintenance operations.
- Pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Complete allocated work to an appropriate standard and procedure.
- Record activities undertaken, complete checks and traffic management via mobile phone.
- Traffic Management.
- Safe operation and maintenance of Council tools and equipment.
- Emergency response to events such as storms may be required.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful for this role you are:
- Relevant experience and sound knowledge of the operation of relevant plant, machinery and equipment utilised in road maintenance activities.
- Reliable, have a great attitude and good attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with your team and the community.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- Current Heavy Vehicle licence preferred
- An understanding of road maintenance principals.
- Civil related plant and equipment qualification and/or competencies (or willing to obtain).
- Physically capable to carry out manual labouring tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow OH&S policies and procedures.
ABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLOSING DATE
Applications close Midnight Sunday 22 June 2025.
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Eddy Stanton, Supervisor Sealed Roads on 0438 379 672.
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.
You will be required to address the application questions and upload two documents, your resume and cover letter. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email [email protected]
