Infrastructure Maintenance Team Member

Job Description

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. ABOUT THE ROLE Ongoing Full Time Base salary $67,229 + 11.5% superannuation + maintenance allowance Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm with fortnightly RDO Roles in our Sealed Roads and Routine Maintenance teams Do you take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive and functioning team? Do you want to play a key role in maintaining Council's road and infrastructure assets? Our Infrastructure Maintenance department is needing self-motivated and reliable people to join their Sealed Roads or Routine Maintenance teams based from our Leongatha depot. Key responsibilities include: Maintenance of Council's roads, bridge, and waterway assets, plant maintenance and replacement program. Ensure work complies with Council's 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: Reliable, have a great attitude and good attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with your team and the community. Relevant experience and sound knowledge of the operation of relevant plant, machinery, and equipment utilised in road maintenance activities. An understanding of road maintenance principles. 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. Current Drivers Licence. Current Medium or Heavy Vehicle licence an advantage. 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 If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks, 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. Applications close Midnight Sunday 9 March 2025. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr