Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Construction
Reference: 5993
About the Role *This is a Fixed Term Position until 31st December 2025* In this role, you'll carry out various road maintenance and civil construction tasks, including network inspections and addressing hazards and defects, while adhering to safety, environmental, and quality standards.
The job requires manual labour and the ability to respond to emergencies after hours, with potential overtime and travel within Victoria for wider emergency support.
Though mainly based in the Loddon Mallee Region, you may need to work in other areas of Victoria depending on operational needs.
Standard hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional overtime, travel, and after-hours call-outs.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Foster a safety-first culture, encouraging proactive reporting and safe practices.Support inclusive, flexible team operations and promote positive behaviour.Ensure maintenance services are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.Adhere to and exemplify the VPS code of conduct, setting a positive example for others.Be available for after-hours emergency responses and assist SRS teams across Victoria, while supporting continuous improvement and innovation.Key Selection Criteria You will carry out various road, roadside, and bridge maintenance tasks while adhering to safety, environmental, and quality standards.
This includes operating machinery safely, installing traffic control devices, and constructing and maintaining road furniture and minor civil works.
You will respond to emergencies when needed, prioritise your tasks effectively, and work collaboratively within a team.
Clear communication tailored to the audience is also a key part of the role.
Personal Attributes On a personal level, the candidate will be flexible and adaptable, able to handle changing priorities and collaborate with external teams.
They will have strong self-awareness, understanding the impact of their emotional responses at work, and will work well with others, sharing information and supporting team efforts.
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 Wednesday, 6th of November 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 Ross Dunstan - Team Leader, Loddon Mallee Northern via or .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Job classification: VPSG2
Contact: - Team Leader, Loddon Mallee Northern Ross Dunstan -
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