Lead from the front and help deliver essential civil works across Hepburn Shire.

Are you an experienced civil works professional with specialist motor grader (Grade Operator) expertise and a passion for leading crews in the field? Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Leading Hand - Civil Works (Grade Operator) to lead and participate in the delivery of road, drainage, roadside and footpath maintenance and construction works across the municipality.

This hands-on role combines crew leadership, worksite safety and quality oversight with specialist motor grader operation. Experience operating excavators and backhoes will be highly regarded.

Position Details

- Permanent Full Time with a 9-day fortnight (rostered day off every second week)
- Salary: Band 4, $67,800 - $70,500 plus superannuation
- Base location: Creswick depot, with work undertaken across Hepburn Shire
- Reports to the Team Leader Works

About Us

Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference to the community.

How You'll Make a Difference

You'll support our community by:
- Leading and participating in road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related civil maintenance and construction works.
- Coordinating daily work activities, task allocation, plant, labour, materials and worksite controls.
- Providing practical direction, coaching and support to employees and contractors.
- Establishing and maintaining safe worksites, including SWMS, risk assessments and traffic management controls.
- Monitoring work quality, progress and site conditions while addressing day-to-day operational issues.
- Providing specialist operation of a motor grader (Grade Operator)



and operating other authorised civil plant and equipment.

About You

You'll bring demonstrated experience leading civil maintenance or construction crews and specialist experience operating a motor grader in a civil works environment.

You'll also have

- Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, plans, specifications and safe work methods.
- The ability to coordinate crews, resources and daily work activities.
- Sound judgement, problem-solving and communication skills.
- A robust commitment to workplace health and safety.
- The ability to work collaboratively with employees, contractors and stakeholders.

Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Civil Construction, relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge.
- Demonstrated experience leading and participating in civil maintenance or construction works.
- Demonstrated specialist competence operating a motor grader (Grade Operator).
- Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence or higher.
- Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Traffic management qualifications or competencies relevant to the role.
- National Criminal History Check.

Desirable
- Heavy Rigid (HR) or Multi Combination (MC) Licence.
- Experience operating excavators and backhoes.
- Chainsaw, working near utilities, load restraint, chemical handling, first aid or other relevant industry tickets.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

If this role excites you, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.





What Hepburn Can Offer You

Join a supportive organisation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Hepburn Shire's vibrant communities and natural environment. When you join Council, you'll enjoy:
- secure, ongoing employment
- a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off every second week
- meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
- a supportive and collaborative team environment
- opportunities to develop your skills, qualifications and career
- access to Learn@Hepburn for professional development
- four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a short cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and interest align with the role. Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 5.00pm.

Interviews are planned to be held during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

Want to Know More?

For questions about the role, contact: Matt Grant-Allan,Coordinator Works on [03 5321 6424](tel:03 5321 6424) | [0477 996 199](tel:0477 996 199) For recruitment process enquiries or support with your application, please contact our People & Culture team: [email protected]

Inclusion

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Police, reference and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.

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📌 Leading Hand - Civil Works (Grade Operator) (Creswick)
🏢 Hepburn Shire Council
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