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Permanent Full Time | $75,981 - $88,322 per annum plus Super and 9 day Fortnight | Position No: 9068 About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available within Councils Civil Maintenance team, overseeing the maintenance of drainage networks and assets. In this role, you will lead a skilled team of excavation and drain cleaning crews, as well as manage contractors to resolve complex drainage issues. You will be responsible for maintaining both above-ground and underground drainage systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across the network. About You You will have a high level understanding of drainage principles with substantial leadership experience. You will bring some local government experience within a civil maintenance team or in a similar setting. Your understanding of OH&S and traffic management requirements and systems will allow you to create a safe environment for the team. Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, were passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Youll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and a calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. Staff Benefits Commuter use vehicle Annual no cost flu vaccinations Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities Employee Assistance Program Purchased leave & Flexible work arrangements Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform Onsite Treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work Position Description For further information contact Daniel Martin - Coordinator Civil Maintenance on 0407 366 263. Interviews Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 17 November 2025. Application Process Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach. Direct applications only Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Apply Now Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resum. EEO Statement We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]. Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour''s drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semirural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr