We are East Gippsland Shire
Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. East Gippsland Shire Council employs locals who are passionate about supporting the needs of our community. We’d love for you to join our dedicated team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
Business Unit
The Civil Infrastructure team at Council is responsible for maintaining and improving public assets such as roads, footpaths, drainage, signage, and recreational infrastructure across the region. They ensure these assets are safe, functional, and well-presented for the community through regular inspections, repairs, and upgrades.
The Opportunity
2 x Full-Time, ongoing positions available!
As a Maintenance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and minor upgrades of Council assets across East Gippsland. Your tasks will include maintaining footpaths, kerbs, signage, and recreational facilities, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for the community. The role requires skills in concreting, basic repairs, and operating equipment such as excavators and bobcats, along with a solid understanding of asset maintenance across parks, reserves, and public spaces. Experience with traffic signage regulations and the ability to work across varied outdoor locations with minimal supervision are key to success in this role.
Key responsibilities include:•
- Fix and upgrade kerbs and channels across the region to keep roadsides safe and tidy.
- Repair and improve footpaths by replacing sections, patching damage, removing weeds, and smoothing uneven surfaces.
- Check and fix structures in parks, reserves, and foreshore areas to make sure they’re safe and in good condition.
- Inspect and maintain Council signs, guideposts, fireplugs, and marker posts so they stay visible and working properly.
- Work with other Council teams, including Open Space (Parks and Gardens) and Assets and Engineering.
What we're looking for:
- Experience maintaining public assets like footpaths, signage, and community facilities
- Ability to use tools and equipment safely, with good repair and maintenance skills
- Good understanding of safety requirements and working outdoors in varied conditions
- Reliable team player who can manage their time, communicate well, and provide good service to the community
Why you'll love EGSC:
Work-Life Balance:
- RDOs - 9 day fortnight
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries:
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
A Supportive environment:
- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now!
To apply, please upload:
- Your resume, including 2 references
- A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
Questions? Contact Mitch Beeck, Works Supervisor on 0448216079
Applications close on 12 July 2026
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
