Hands-On. Outdoors. Community-Proud.

Maintenance Worker – Drainage

Wangaratta, VIC | Full-Time | 1 x Temporary until December 2025 and 1 x Permanent role | $63,908 per annum + Super

Ready to ditch the desk and get your hands dirty in a role that keeps your community moving?

We’re looking for a hardworking, safety-conscious, and team-oriented Maintenance Worker – Drainage to join the Works & Operations team at the Rural City of Wangaratta. If you love working outdoors, operating machinery, and making a visible impact every day, this is the job for you.

Why This Role Matters — Be the one who keeps the water flowing and the roads clear

Help maintain and improve vital stormwater drainage infrastructure

Operate a variety of plant and equipment with confidence and care

Enjoy steady, meaningful work as part of a supportive and skilled team

Work for a progressive council that values safety, teamwork, and your contribution

What You’ll Do

Maintain and repair Council’s stormwater drainage systems, including pits, pipes, culverts, and open drains

Operate machinery and vehicles related to drainage maintenance (e.g. jetters, excavators, trucks)

Record inspections, works completed, and time/hours accurately

Follow traffic control procedures to ensure safe worksites for the team and the public

Support other work crews as needed and provide on-the-job guidance to new team members

Suggest practical improvements to work processes and service delivery

What You’ll Bring

Experience in drainage maintenance or construction

Confidence operating plant and equipment related to drainage works

A solid understanding of safety on work sites, with a strong commitment to OH\&S practices

Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions clearly

Great time management skills and the ability to work independently when required

A customer-focused attitude when interacting with the public

Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence** (mandatory)

Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card) (mandatory)

Chainsaw Operator Certificate (Trim & Cross-Cut) — preferred but not essential

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Work in a team where your hands-on skills are valued and respected

Be outdoors and active — no two days are the same

Enjoy job security with a permanent, full-time council role

Get access to ongoing training and development

Live and work in the stunning High Country with easy access to nature, food, and family-friendly lifestyle

Visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au to view the full position description. For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Troy Metzner - Operations Coordinator on [email protected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 2 June 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

A brief cover letter outlining your interest

Your current resume, including at least two referees

A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (use each as a heading)

Copies of relevant licences or certifications