Our Unsealed Roads team are seeking a multi skilled machine operator looking for a career full of opportunities! This is an opportunity for an individual who enjoys working outdoors and who would like to apply their sound, relevant civil expertise to this permanent fulltime 9-day fortnight role. Join our team to assist in safely and effectively maintaining Councils road networks.
About us
We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other.
Appreciate work life balance working a nine-day fortnight. Our region is filled with adventure, breathtaking natural surrounds and a foodie lover’s paradise. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live. Join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people.
How you’ll make a difference
As part of a team, you will assist with the efficient delivery of the construction, maintenance, and operation of public assets throughout the Shire.
Council’s Operations team delivers civil works including:
- Unsealed road maintenance and repairs
- Grading works and road drainage maintenance
- Sealed road construction, repairs, and sealing
- Roadside vegetation maintenance
- Bridge maintenance and repairs
At Alpine Shire Council we offer our employees
- An inclusive, innovative and supportive workplace
- The opportunity to further develop your skills with on-the-job training
- The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region
- A chance to make a positive difference to your community in a high performing organisation
Our ideal candidate
In addition to your relevant industry experience, you will have an enthusiastic personality who can work within a team to achieve great outcomes. You will also have good communication skills, excellent customer service skills and the ability to use technology such as iPads and email in the course of your work.
- Driver licence
- Heavy Rigid truck licence
- Accredited Competency Certificates for operating earthmoving machinery
- Heavy Combination licence (Desirable)
- Traffic Control Management
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in construction industry
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
Apply now
- Permanent Full Time position, based in Myrtleford
- Salary based on Band 3 classification, from $32.76 per hour + Industry Allowance + Superannuation
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
- Alpine Shire Council welcomes people from a diverse range of backgrounds. People of all genders, ages and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Contact, Steven Bullen, Civil Works Coordinator on (03) 5755 0555
Please note: Recruitment activity will commence prior to closing date, so don’t delay submitting your application. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.