Permanent Full Time
$74,811 – $79,812 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
With RDOs

Who we are

There are not many places in Australia quite like the Surf Coast, where you can surf at world class locations like Bells Beach, drive along a scenic coast on the Great Ocean Road, or explore the many waterfalls set in tranquil rainforests. This is one of the most visited regions in Australia, and not just because of our coast; it’s also thanks to our vibrant hinterland towns, the variety of world-class events, colourful community markets, a range of family activities, and more.
Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and all the communities and townships in between, helping to keep this community a destination to live, work and play.
At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

The Civil Operations Team provides maintenance service on all of the Council’s civil assets - roads, drains, paths, signs and other assets in the roadway, and you will be responsible for both proactive and reactive inspections.
This position plays a crucial role in supporting our people and community to thrive by providing excellent customer service and ensuring the quality of finished works within the Civil Operations unit. You will get to experience all our shire holds, from the surf beaches, to the farm lands, to the glorious mountain settings.

What you will bring to the role

This role requires effective communication skills to link Civil Works and our community through customer service interactions, whilst providing technically competent, consistent and professional auditing of the quality of finished works against Council’s documented work standards.
To be successful in this role you will have:

• excellent communications skills – both written and verbal,
• the ability to be self-directed and take ownership of your workload,
• exceptional attention to detail with good record keeping,
• good people skills, building relationships both internally and with the public.

Ideally you would be available to be part of our after-hours roster.

Key selection Criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• A trade certificate is desirable, but not essential or several years’ experience in a civil works area of local government or equivalent.
• Basic training in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• 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.
  

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience in a Local Government environment.
• Three years of prior experience in a similar role.

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 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:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Operational use of Council vehicle
• 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 above.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact James Jennings on 5261 0600.

How to apply

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

• cover letter
• 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.
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