Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Reference: 5745
About the Role Full-time, Fixed term until 31st Dec 2025 opportunities (flexibility available).Locations: Dandenong and Lilydale DepotIn this role you will undertake a variety of road maintenance and civil construction activities including network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works and perform manual labour-intensive tasks in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures.
After hours Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses.
The standard hours for this position are 7.30am to 4.00pm.
There may occasionally be a requirement to work overtime outside these hours, work away from home for periods of time, and attend after hours call outs as required.
As a key member of the SRS Road Maintenance team, your responsibilities include promoting a safety culture, supporting team operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely maintenance services, adhering to the VPS code of conduct, role modelling positive behaviours, providing emergency response, assisting maintenance teams across Victoria, and striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Selection Criteria To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be executing project tasks related to Roads, Roadside, and Structures inspection, routine maintenance, and safe operation of equipment.
It requires adherence to Traffic Management Plans and established policies, with prioritization based on urgency and impact.
The individual should demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to policies and guidelines.
Additionally, they should contribute to team capability development by sharing knowledge and identifying areas for personal improvement.
Personal Attributes On a personal level the candidate will be required to apply flexibility and adaptability, accepting changed priorities without discomfort and responding quickly to changes.
The individual should be comfortable collaborating with teams outside their organization.
Additionally, foundational skills in working collaboratively are essential, involving cooperation, sharing information, acknowledging others' efforts, and willingness to help when needed.
Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Current Victorian Drivers licenceCurrent Medium Rigid truck licenceCurrent licences and tickets in plant operation; traffic management, chainsaw and first aid, construction induction card.Construction Induction White CardWorking knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.Certificate III in Civil ConstructionUnderstanding of Asset Maintenance Management SystemsStrong knowledge of the Road Management PlanStrong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveableProfessional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public ServicesA hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamworkOptimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubsWe prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive cultureCulture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.
At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.
This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 8th of October 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Faruk Malic (Lilydale) – 0413 703 957 or ****** or Caroline Clarkson (Dandenong) – 0448 294 043 or ******
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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