At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
Position Objectives: Working as part of our Operations and Waste team, this position undertakes allocated administrative, technical and operational activities relating to proactive and routine asset inspections in an efficient and effective manner, including meeting customers’ expectations.

Key Responsibilities and duties:
• Undertake proactive and routine asset Inspections and management of works as directed
• Prepare reports, correspondence and investigate any issues
• Engage, supervise and audit contractors undertaking works on behalf of Council
• Attend to routine customer requests and enquiries and provide timely and accurate information in accordance with Council policy
• Prepare risk management reports (SIR)
• Assist in analysing existing data and preparing a list for the capital works program.
• Assist in preparing an operational and maintenance plan for roads, footpaths, shared path, kerbs, and channels and other Council assets as required.
• Conduct asset information audits, including data in asset systems and GIS, and update as necessary.
• Supervise the student engineers and volunteers in delivering Road Management Plan (RMP) inspection

Skills & Experience
• Diploma or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or extensive experience in Civil Works Construction and Maintenance
• Knowledge of the Road Management Plan inspections, work management process and compliance
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office products and corporate systems
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Pradip Thapa, Principal Operations Management Systems & Infrastructure Inspections on 03 8470 8743 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Monday, 14th April 2025 at 11.30pm.

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.