Description:
Work Outdoors. Drive Big Machines. Make a Real Impact.
Maintenance Worker – Unsealed
Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full-Time | $63,908 + Super
Ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep our roads moving?
At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we don’t just maintain roads — we help keep our region connected. As a Maintenance Worker – Unsealed Roads, you’ll be on the front line making sure our unsealed road network stays safe, accessible, and in top shape for locals, farmers, businesses, and tourists alike.
This is hands-on, high-impact work in one of the most beautiful parts of Victoria — and it comes with a great team, stable employment, and real opportunities to grow.
Why You’ll Want This Job
- Enjoy job security in a permanent full-time role with a Council that values its people
- Be part of something meaningful — your work helps keep the community safe and connected
- Work outdoors in the spectacular high country instead of behind a desk
- Operate powerful machinery and develop your skills with ongoing training
- Join a supportive team that looks out for each other, gets the job done, and takes pride in what they do
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carry out routine and emergency maintenance of unsealed roads and drainage
- Operate machinery including trucks, loaders, backhoes, and chainsaws
- Record daily works, timesheets, and equipment use accurately
- Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe worksite
- Support other crews across the organisation as needed
- Represent Council in the community with professionalism and pride
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in outdoor or civil maintenance, construction, or similar hands-on work
- A Medium Rigid Driver Licence (essential); Heavy Rigid Licence preferred
- Traffic control and chainsaw certifications (preferred)
- First Aid Level 2 and plant operation tickets like front-end loader/backhoe (preferred)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or a willingness to work towards it
- A strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work well as part of a team
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A genuine work-life balance — be home each night and part of your community
- Access to ongoing training and career development
- Enjoy corporate wellness perks, including discounted gym memberships and flu shots
- Take advantage of extra benefits, like paid parental leave, and supportive workplace culture
For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries about this position should be directed to Troy Metzner - Operations Coordinator on t.metzner@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 2 June 2025, altlough the right candidate may be appointed earlier.
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.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please include:
- Your contact details
- A brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit
- A current resume with at least two referees
- A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (use each criterion as a heading)
- Copies of any relevant licences or qualifications
Get behind the wheel of your next career move — and help build better roads for Wangaratta. Apply today!