• Based at our Torquay Depot
• Permanent Full Time
• $70,160 – $75,852 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Fortnightly RDOs

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire in Victoria – includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Angelsea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay and Winchelsea and is a flourishing municipality.

The shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and showcases unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council services the community, striving to be innovative, flexible and committed to business excellence. As a workplace Council provides opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community, and offers the chance to add to a great team culture. Our workforce is representative of the towns and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to Council’s purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

The Civil Operations Team at Surf Coast Shire Council operates from two depots, Torquay and Winchelsea, to provide maintenance services for all the council's civil-type assets.

The team maintains sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths, signage, and both urban and rural drainage systems. Our team comprises of a diverse range of experience levels and backgrounds and operates a wide range of plant to deliver both construction and maintenance tasks.

In this role, you will assume the responsibilities of a general Civil Maintenance Officer and will be involved in a broad spectrum of maintenance tasks across the coastal and hinterland areas of the Surf Coast Shire Council.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for someone with experience in the maintenance and construction of civil infrastructure, and preferably someone with experience working in a local government environment.

To be successful in this role you will:

• be able to read basic construction plans,
• be familiar in working with modern WH&S systems
• be competent in aspects of civil works (such as achieving material compaction, taking measurements, following procedures and operating equipment).

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Holder of a current Medium Rigid (MR) or higher driver’s licence with relevant endorsements to operate plant as assigned.
• Several years’ experience in civil works.
• Skills and knowledge gained through on-the-job training relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of municipal assets.
• Experience in a Local Government environment.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Fortnightly RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading

For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Robert Mitchell, Team Leader Civil Maintenance on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 3 August 2025.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.