Introduction:
Horsham Rural City Council is the heart of the Wimmera region, located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Offering the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Horsham combines affordable living, quality health and education services, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Residents enjoy the perks of a relaxed lifestyle, with short commute times, excellent sporting and recreation facilities, vibrant local events, cafes and restaurants, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're raising a family, pursuing outdoor adventures, or seeking greater work-life balance, Horsham offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences of a regional city.

Surrounded by natural attractions including the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, the region provides outstanding opportunities for bushwalking, cycling, fishing, water sports and camping. With its friendly community, affordable housing and easy access to nature, Horsham is a great place to live, work and thrive.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive,



child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system

Description:
About the Role

This position is best characterised as a working leading hand who undertakes advanced grader operation while providing day-to-day operational supervision of a small road maintenance crew. Authority is operational and localised, with accountability for broader work programming, personnel management and resource management remaining with the Team Leader Road Program.

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Skills and Experiences:
About You

The successful applicant will have Civil Construction Certification (Certificate II-III preferred), grader operation (final trim) and road maintenance experience. Knowledge and understanding of municipal works implementation and supervision practices is desirable.

📌 Leading Hand Grader Team (Horsham)
🏢 Horsham Rural City Council
📍 Horsham