Vacancy Details

Maintenance Worker - Sealed

  • Permanent Full Time
  • $63,908 per annum + super 

About us

At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we are more than just an organisation – we're a community. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's picturesque high country, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and vibrant city life, Wangaratta offers an ideal balance of work, leisure, and adventure.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced maintenance professional seeking a new opportunity? Join us as a Maintenance Worker and contribute to enhancing our community infrastructure. In this role, you will:

  • Perform Maintenance & Construction Duties: Execute tasks according to our maintenance programs and Road Management Plan.
  • Ensure Safety Compliance: Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety requirements and document them appropriately.
  • Operate Equipment: Handle various plant and equipment, including trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, and chainsaws.
  • Maintain Records: Keep accurate diaries, work records, and time sheets for labor and equipment hours.
  • Collaborate with Teams: Work efficiently with Council staff and provide support to other teams as needed.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

  • Experience: Previous experience in outdoor maintenance and construction.
  • Certifications: Traffic control certification, chainsaw certification (trim & crosscut), Certificate III in Civil Construction (preferred), and a current First Aid Level 2 certificate.
  • Licenses: Medium Rigid Drivers Licence (essential), Heavy Rigid Licence (preferred).
  • Equipment Competency: Certificate of competency in operating front-end loaders/backhoes.
  • Skills: Ability to operate plant and equipment, identify hazards, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

  • Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
  • Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Christmas closedown period
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave (for permanent full time and part time employees)

For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Troy Metzner - Maintenance Coordinator on t.metzner@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 30th September 2024.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.