Join Our Team as a Grader Operator – Make an Impact Where It Matters

Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full-Time Position | $70,017 per annum + super

Are you ready to take the wheel of your next career move? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Grader Operator to join our high-performing Works Team and help maintain our vital unsealed road network across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

This is more than just a job — it's a chance to play a hands-on role in shaping the infrastructure that supports our local communities every day.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a key member of our Works Team, you'll be trusted to operate a motor grader across our scenic region, ensuring the ongoing safety and accessibility of our roads. You’ll be joining a supportive and safety-focused team that values professionalism, collaboration, and pride in a job well done.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience operating graders, heavy vehicles, and other mechanical plant

A current driver licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence

The ability to work independently, problem-solve on the go, and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

A strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures

If you're a skilled operator with a passion for working outdoors and making a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.

Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.

For further enquiries about this position should be directed to John Barnard - Maintenance Coordinator on [email protected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 28 July 2025, although you 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.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;

A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.