ABOUT INDIGO SHIRE COUNCIL

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia’s most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.
Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements, where operationally possible, to support a healthy work-life balance.

KEY SKILLS:

• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities with both colleagues and the public.
• Physically fit for outdoor work in all conditions and committed to OH&S in high-risk environments.
• Operating small trucks and plant, experience in road maintenance desirable but not essential.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction desirable but not essential.

MANDATORY CHECKS AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver’s Licence
• National Police CheckFunctionality Assessment

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role supports Indigo Shire Council’s Operations Team by performing maintenance and repair work across roads, parks, and public infrastructure. The position involves hands-on tasks using plant and equipment while ensuring safety standards and procedures are followed at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct road and infrastructure maintenance, including patching, slashing, drainage repairs, and tree work.
• Operate hand tools, mowers, chainsaws, and other plant and equipment with competency.
• Ensure safe work practices, complete risk assessments, and follow OH&S guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain signage, participate in after-hours works, and carry out plant maintenance and other assigned duties.