at Surf Coast Shire Council
Full Time
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work and visit to experience the exceptional quality of life.
Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.
We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
The Civil Operations Team at Surf Coast Shire Council operates from two depots, Torquay and Winchelsea, to provide maintenance services for all of the council's civil-type assets.
The team maintains sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths, signage, and both urban and rural drainage systems. We have a diverse range of experience levels and backgrounds and operate a wide range of plant to deliver both construction and maintenance tasks.
In this role, you will assume the responsibilities of our truck and trailer driver to support the wider civil operations team and will be involved in the broad spectrum of maintenance tasks across the coastal and hinterland areas of the Surf Coast Shire Council.
We are looking for someone with experience in the maintenance and construction of civil infrastructure, and preferably someone with experience working in a local government environment.
To be successful in this role you will:
Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact James Jennings, Civil Team Leader on 5261 0600.
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.
Monthly based
Surf Coast Shire Council, 1, Merrijig Drive, Torquay, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, 3228, Australia
Surf Coast Shire Council, 1, Merrijig Drive, Torquay, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, 3228, Australia