Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator
Colac Otway Shire Council
We are seeking a skilled Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator to join our Services and Operations team in Colac in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.
As a member of the Services and Operations team you will carry out allocated tasks on Council's roads, bridges and road reserves, as well as Council-owned and managed land, with an emphasis on safety, quality and budget requirements to meet corporate values and standards.
This position is based at the Colac Depot.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Demonstrate experience in manual/outdoor civil work activities
- Demonstrate experience in road construction/maintenance works
- Have good written communication skills
- Have traffic control, roadwork signage competence certificates
- Have an OH&S Construction Induction Card/White Card
- Truck and/or required machinery tickets such as grader, roller, loader, excavator and skid steer
- Current manual drivers licence
Salary information: $68,365.45 to $72,304.01 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation
For further information and to apply applicants are encouraged to download and review the Position Descriptionwhich includes the key selection criteria for the role.
Please submit:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the role
- Your current resume
- A letter addressing the key selection criteria
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work. If you are passionate about delivering great customer service, working for a progressive and innovative council, and making a difference to your local community, browse the current vacancies below.
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