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Job Description Love the outdoors? Enjoy working with machinery and making a visible impact in your community? At Northern Grampians Shire Council, were on the lookout for a motivated, handson Maintenance Employee / Plant Operator to join our St Arnaud team and help shape the spaces and places that locals love and visitors remember. About the Role Operating plant and equipment for road and infrastructure works. Keeping our community spaces safe, tidy, and in top condition. Helping deliver projects that enhance how we live, move, and connect. Carrying out routine maintenance, basic repairs, and inspections. Collaborating with a supportive and experienced crew. Work Hours MondayThursday: 7:00AM 4:00PM Fridays: 7:00AM 3:30PM one week, RDO the next. What Were Looking For If youre a reliable team player who brings energy, care, and common sense to every job, youll fit right in. Ideally, youll also have: Experience in civil works or outdoor maintenance A valid Victorian Drivers Licence (MR licence highly desirable) A current Construction Induction White Card (or equivalent) Competency with plant operation, or willingness to learn A genuine commitment to safety and teamwork Desired Skills and Experience Qualifications and experience Satisfactory completion of CertificateIII in Civil Construction or other relevant qualifications, or relevant experience/onthejob training commensurate with the requirements of the role. Hold a medium rigid drivers licence, as a minimum. Hold a Construction Induction White Card, or equivalent. Experience and proficiency in the safe and competent operation in a range of light, medium and heavysized plant, with relevant licences and certifications. Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to safely operate, maintain and complete running repairs on a range of plant and equipment, with required certification where applicable. Understanding of methods and techniques required in road maintenance, traffic management and workplace safety. Ability to understand and apply quality control processes to maintain standards in a construction/manufacturing environment. Ability to accurately complete basic administration tasks, check lists and reports, and to navigate software applications competently. How to Apply Click the Apply button. Download and read the position description. Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria. Submit your application by following the process on this page. Contact: Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at ************@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 0353588***. Applications close 5pm Sunday 21December2025. Benefits In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include: Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a welldeserved break and rejuvenate. Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish. Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your worklife balance. Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles. Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and allow to respond to family violence matters. Employee Assistance Program: Your wellbeing matters we''ve got you covered. Biodiversity: Explore our Council regions varied flora and fauna. Promote Inclusion Cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations. Cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Establishing a safe environment for children with a disability. Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr