Pakenham locationEmbrace diversity in your work, where you'll engage in a wide array of manual tasks and operate heavy machinery, showcasing your skills in a dynamic outdoor environment.   Starts with an annual salary commencing at $63,606.91 + RDO + super.  (9-day fortnight) Maximum Term, Full-time up until April 2025Together, Different Future      As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.        We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.      The opportunity Work outdoors and be part of a team that makes a positive and tangible impact in the local community.   Embark on a fulfilling journey with the Operations business unit by joining as a Civil Maintenance Officer. Help maintain the Council's vital infrastructure to ensure a seamlessly functioning road network, efficient drainage system, pristine streets, and a secure environment for all road users.  You will make a difference by Execution of a variety of maintenance and construction tasks within road reserves, including drainage, road maintenance, concreting, signage installation, asphalting, and street sweeping. Safe and efficient operation of a range of plant machinery such as skid steers, excavators, tip trucks, and street sweeper trucks. Performance of manual tasks like lifting, carrying, raking, and digging. Regular inspections, checks, and maintenance of plant and equipment. Evaluation of work sites for hazards and implementation of appropriate risk controls. Adherence to occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. What you will bring Competence in operating heavy mechanical plant and driving vehicles over 8 tonnes. Proficiency in maintenance techniques and practices. Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Basic management skills in time management and work organisation. Commitment to obtaining required licenses and certificates. Alignment with Cardinia's values of teamwork, respect, accountability, communication, and customer focus. Why work with us    Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful projects that make a real difference to the community.                   Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.                   A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.                A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.         Visit Our Benefits. Discover how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.               To apply     To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter. Please note you may be required to do another practical assessment as part of the recruitment process.   Applications close, 6th October 2024For further information regarding the role please contact to Kaine Wedlock, Supervisor- Unsealed Roads on 1300 787 62 or refer to the position description.       Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.       All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, certain positions may also require a Working with Children Check.     You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role. Position Description AUD Pakenham 3810

Civil Maintenance Officer

  • Pakenham location
  • Embrace diversity in your work, where you'll engage in a wide array of manual tasks and operate heavy machinery, showcasing your skills in a dynamic outdoor environment.   
  • Starts with an annual salary commencing at $63,606.91 + RDO + super.  (9-day fortnight) 
  • Maximum Term, Full-time up until April 2025

Together, Different Future      

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.        

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.      

The opportunity 

Work outdoors and be part of a team that makes a positive and tangible impact in the local community.   

Embark on a fulfilling journey with the Operations business unit by joining as a Civil Maintenance Officer. Help maintain the Council's vital infrastructure to ensure a seamlessly functioning road network, efficient drainage system, pristine streets, and a secure environment for all road users.  

You will make a difference by 

  • Execution of a variety of maintenance and construction tasks within road reserves, including drainage, road maintenance, concreting, signage installation, asphalting, and street sweeping. 
  • Safe and efficient operation of a range of plant machinery such as skid steers, excavators, tip trucks, and street sweeper trucks. 
  • Performance of manual tasks like lifting, carrying, raking, and digging. 
  • Regular inspections, checks, and maintenance of plant and equipment. 
  • Evaluation of work sites for hazards and implementation of appropriate risk controls. 
  • Adherence to occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. 

What you will bring 

  • Competence in operating heavy mechanical plant and driving vehicles over 8 tonnes. 
  • Proficiency in maintenance techniques and practices. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork, communication, and collaboration. 
  • Basic management skills in time management and work organisation. 
  • Commitment to obtaining required licenses and certificates. 
  • Alignment with Cardinia's values of teamwork, respect, accountability, communication, and customer focus. 

Why work with us    

  • Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful projects that make a real difference to the community.                   
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.                   
  • A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.                
  • A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.         
  • Visit Our Benefits. Discover how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.               

To apply     

  • To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter. Please note you may be required to do another practical assessment as part of the recruitment process.   
  • Applications close, 6th October 2024
  • For further information regarding the role please contact to Kaine Wedlock, Supervisor- Unsealed Roads on 1300 787 62 or refer to the position description.       

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.      

 All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, certain positions may also require a Working with Children Check.    

 You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.