Driver/Operator Works

• $69,084 - 73,352 (Plus Super)
• Permanent Full Time
• 2 Positions Available 

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role

The Works Service Unit within Infrastructure Services is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of civil infrastructure assets within the drainage, road & footpath networks throughout the municipality.

The primary objectives of the position are:

• Maintain the City by undertaking laboring duties and operating Works unit plant and equipment and undertaking a range of associated tasks in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Supervise and/or assist in the training of other Roads & Drains team members or casual hire staff as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding :

• Certificate III or IV in Civil construction or related industry based training course or significant relevant experience in the Roads & Drains industry,
• Demonstrated ability to operate a range of more complex Roads & Drains plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner including undertaking routine daily maintenance of minor plant and equipment,
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and diligently both independently and in a team environment including supervising / coordinating and providing on the job training to other staff in order to meet desired service outcomes,
• Demonstrated high levels of reliability and punctuality working on a roster system along with a preparedness to work in adverse weather conditions,
• Current Victorian Heavy Rigid class Drivers Licence (or acceptable equivalent) and a certificate of competency for a relevant item of plant, preferably along with a Spotter Certificate and/or Construction Induction (white card).

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To apply

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.

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You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 23rd September 2024

Further information:  Clinton Foo, 8571 5367