• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 4 ($74,709 - $79,116) + Industry & Maintenance Allowance + 12% super + 9-day fortnight
• Operations Centre, West Footscray

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and Multi-skilled Road Maintenance Team Member to join the City Amenity team at our Operations Centre in West Footscray.

In this role, you will deliver a range of road and civil maintenance works, including the repair and upkeep of roads, footpaths and street furniture assets, in line with approved programs, specifications and budgets. You will also be responsible for implementing effective traffic management at worksites, ensuring compliance with Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) and relevant Codes of Practice.

Key Responsibilities

Road, Footpath and Civil Works

• Routine and reactive maintenance of roads, footpaths, and shared user paths
• Asphalt works including pothole repairs, edge breaks, patching, and reinstatements.
• Concrete works including forming, placement and finishing of footpaths, pram ramps, and minor kerb & channel repairs.
• Paver and bluestone repairs (lift, relay, re‑grout and realign - minor quantities)
• Laneway maintenance including grading and pothole repairs

Drainage and Streetscape Assets

• Maintenance and replacement of side entry pits, lids and surrounds (concrete, steel and grates), including use of crane‑mounted trucks
• Installation and replacement of street furniture such as bike hoops, bins, and concrete pads
• Maintenance and installation of Council signage, including working at heights under 2 metres

Traffic Management & Safety

• Implement and maintain Traffic Guidance Schemes and temporary traffic management.
• Conduct stop/slow duties, pedestrian, and detour management.
• Act as a qualified spotter for works near overhead or underground services.
• Complete SWMS, pre‑start checks and hazard inspections.

Operations & Team Contribution

• Safely operate light and medium plant and HR vehicles
• Complete daily checks, timesheets, and customer service responses
• Assist other Operations and Maintenance teams as required.
• Contribute positively to team meetings, toolbox talks and service improvements.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following qualifications:

• Certificate 3 in Civil Construction and Maintenance.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence with a Medium or Heavy Rigid Licence Endorsement.
• Certificate of competency such as Traffic Management, Spotter, White Card.
• Working with Children Check and police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive, and professional multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment.
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation.
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6884444.

Applications close 03 May 2026 at 10pm.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience, in support of your application by the closing date.

Enquiries: For further queries regarding this position, please contact Eddie Cassar, Team Leader Road Maintenance on 0403 449 182, for a confidential discussion.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.