Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.
We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.
Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.
Why Work With Us?
- Above Award pay rates
- A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
- Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
- Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
- Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
- Salary packaging and novated leases available
- Access to wellness initiatives
- Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
- Generous parental leave
- Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
- Cultural and ceremonial leave.
- Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
- So much more.....
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Maintenance and Construction Duties
Carry out road maintenance / construction duties as required.
Repairs to footpath and kerb & channel, including removal and replacement of small lots.
Cleaning and repairs to urban and rural drainage system, including pits.
Other roadway/street maintenance and/or cleaning as required.
Participate in Councils after hours’ call out phone and standby system.
The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
Other duties as may be directed from time to time.
Plant and Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Operation of assigned Plant and Equipment relevant to the task and skill level.
Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
Occupational Health & Safety
Ensure all works are carried out within relevant OH&S guidelines.
Participate in knowledge/ skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Team Leader/Leading Hand
Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)
Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Key Selection Criteria
Experience in construction and maintenance duties on road, footpath, parks and gardens and/or drainage assets.
Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
Understanding of traffic management.
Understanding of OH&S guidelines.
Ability to work between Council depots to meet work requirements.
Essential qualifications and experience
Driver’s license (medium rigid)
Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc.
Knowledge in road maintenance
Construction Induction Card
