Application Form

Our Works & Infrastructure Branch are getting ready to commence Bitumen Season for 2026. We’re seeking reliable, hardworking team players to join our Bitumen Services Team for the season, commencing early November 2026 until end of April 2027. This temporary opportunity will see you work in a supportive team, learning new skills and contributing to the maintenance and improvement of our local roads.

About the Opportunity
You’ll be involved in a range of tasks including road patching, traffic control, and general roadside maintenance. If you enjoy physical work, being outdoors and working as part of a team – we’d love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to work in Underbool, Cowangie and Murrayville for a period of approximately 3-4 weeks through the bitumen season.

What you will bring
The successful applicants will have the following:

- Reliable, safety conscious attitude
- A current Traffic Controller Ticket
- A current unrestricted Australian drivers license, medium rigid (MR) or heavy rigid (HR) truck endorsed.
- Experience operating basic plant and equipment like rollers
- A valid OH&S; Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $36.47 per hour including industry & maintenance allowances plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to advantages such as:

- 9 Day Fortnights
- Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships




- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: **************@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8***
Email **************@mildura.vic.gov.au

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