Join our team and play a key role in delivering road construction and maintenance projects through crew supervision, plant operation and customer-focused service.
About the Opportunity
Support the delivery of road construction and maintenance activities through the supervision of work crews, operation of plant and equipment, coordination of resources, customer liaison, and assistance to works teams. Based at the Red Cliffs Depot, this role ensures works are completed safely, efficiently and to Council's required service standards.
What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations) or equivalent civil and plant operation experience. Experience in the field of road maintenance and associated activities.
Current Driver Licence with Heavy Combination endorsement, with experience operating semi-trailer and tip truck and dog trailer combination.
Hold a certificate of competency for the operation of a skid steer loader and front-end loader, with experience and ability to operate a grader and compaction equipment.
Demonstrated extensive experience of road maintenance activities associated with sealed and unsealed roads including drainage and construction works and ability to be able to survey and read plans.
Hold a current Traffic Controller ticket and have the ability to set out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with Australian Standards AS**** part ********.
Hold a current Construction Induction Card accredited by Work Safe Victoria
Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain prior to employment.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within
Band 5




of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $86,878 including industry allowance and maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
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:
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal chance 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.
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📌 Plant Operator / Foreman (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura