Job Description

Nillumbik Shire Council – Greensborough VIC

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- Band 3 salary range of $70,920.22 and $75,610.73 plus 12% super, annual leave loading, and allowances
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- Permanent full-time position
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- Located at 290 Yan Yean Road, Plenty, VIC 3090
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- Access to fortnightly RDOs
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- Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
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- 16 weeks (pro rata) parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.
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About the role

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As Roads and Drains Maintenance Officer Unsealed, you'll play a key role in delivering quality unsealed road and drainage maintenance services across the Shire. Working outdoors and as part of a supportive team, you'll operate plant and equipment, manage traffic control, and undertake general labouring to keep our local road and drainage networks safe and well maintained. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys variety, and is committed to delivering reliable services to the community.

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What a typical day will look like;

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- Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner.
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- Work cooperatively with the Unsealed Road and Drain Maintenance Team and other crews within Infrastructure by providing assistance to ensure works are undertaken in a planned and coordinated manner.
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- Operate plant and equipment to maintain the Shire civil infrastructure network in a safe efficient manner with regard to Shire work practises and regulations.
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- Works inclusive of but not limited to, driving a range of trucks, spotting and working alongside machinery, working with hand tools and partaking in traffic management set ups.
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- Carry out team allocated tasks in all weather conditions.
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- Use of electronic devices as required.
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What you will bring to the role;

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- Trade certificate or equivalent, completion of TAFE accredited/industry-based training course and/or demonstrated previous experience in municipal roadside, road and drainage maintenance and traffic management.
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- Current Victorian driver licence with heavy rigid endorsement.
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- Competency in the operation of plant and equipment relevant to roadside and maintenance activities (Backhoe, bobcat, excavator)
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Why should you join us?

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Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

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The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

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Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

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This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

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- Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
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- Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
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- Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
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- Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.
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In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

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Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

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Be part of a passionate, team-oriented, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

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If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jesse McKinnon, Team Leader Unsealed Road Maintenance on 0394 333 ***

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Applications close: 10pm (AETD), Friday, 7 July 2026

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Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

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- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
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- Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
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- Pre-Employment Medical Check
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- Working with Children check.
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Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

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