Road & Drainage Maintenance Officer

Frankston, VIC
$69,665 per year
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!About the positionCouncil's Operations Department is looking for a Road & Drainage Maintenance Officer who will be responsible the support civil infrastructure maintenance tasks supporting road and drainage works across the municipality. This position is to primarily operate Council's Drainage Combination Unit.The main responsibilities will include:

Operating Drainage Combination Unit
Perform all civil infrastructure maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with works programs and management systems. Works include Parks Infrastructure, asphalt, pit, concrete and minor civil repairs across roads signage and drainage areas.
Cleaning activities across all of Civil Infrastructure maintenance works
Undertake other duties as may be required due to varying workloads within the City Works Section.

About you

You hold a Current Driver Licence
You hold a Heavy Rigid Truck Licence
You have sound knowledge and experience in operating a Drainage Combination Unit
Construction or trades related industry experience is highly regarded
Industry experience and knowledge in roads, signage and drainage maintenance experience is highly regarded

Benefits of working at Frankston City CouncilBe part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
Purchased leave
Paid Parental leave
Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance program
Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This full time position is a Band 3A currently remunerated at $69,665.28 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Nathan Coles via email - Nathan.coles@frankston.vic.gov.auThe position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.Culture at Frankston City CouncilFrankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.Child SafetyFrankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the that's located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information.Pre-Employment InformationYou will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.Advertised: 19 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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