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Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia''s most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer. Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements, dependent on the role, to support a healthy worklife balance. About the role This role oversees road maintenance and civil construction projects across the Shires Eastern region, ensuring efficient and safe use of staff, plant, contractors, and resources. It also coordinates with internal teams, manages compliance and budgets, and responds to community and emergency needs. Key points: Permanent Fulltime position based at our Yackandandah DepotAnnual Salary $87,358 $95,412 ($44.20 $48.28 per hour) Key responsibilities Develop & lead a highperforming team by fostering a positive, supportive culture where people feel motivated, valued, and proud to deliver for the community. Manage daily road works, civil construction tasks, and project budgets. Coordinate closely with other supervisors to optimise resources and communication. Ensure compliance with environmental, vegetation, spraying, and safety regulations. Inspect infrastructure, supervise plant/equipment, and support customer requests and emergency response. About you Were seeking a skilled, safetyfocused manager with strong communication abilities, technical competence, and the practical experience needed to manage works effectively. The ideal candidate is a teamoriented operator who can read plans, use modern technology, liaise confidently with stakeholders, and uphold high standards across all tasks. You will: Communicate professionally, work collaboratively, and use tact and diplomacy with all stakeholders. Hold relevant trade qualifications, plant operation experience, and required tickets/certificates (traffic control, OHS induction, first aid). Be confident in reading plans, setting out works, operating heavy plant, and applying traffic signage codes. Be proficient with Microsoft Office and fieldbased technology, with a valid Victorian drivers licence (preferably HR/MR). Mandatory Checks and Preemployment Requirements 2Reference Checks Current Drivers Licence National Police Check Functionality Assessment To Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions. These can be found on the last page of the Position Description. Applications close 5pm Sunday 11January2026 shortlisting may commence before the close date. Equal Opportunity Employer Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ************@indigoshire.vic.gov.au. What we offer Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. When operationally possible, these include revised starting and finishing times, parttime hours, working from home and time in lieu. Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs. Parental Leave: Permanent fulltime or parttime employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave. Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts. Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling programme is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employees household) to use at any time during or outside work hours. For further details, refer to the Position Description attached or contact David Carroll, Manager Municipal Operations for a confidential discussion on 0357288***. #J-18808-Ljbffr