Your new career
Our Civil Operations team provide civil maintenance services throughout the Surf Coast region and are currently looking for a Civil Maintenance Officer to join their team located at the Winchelsea depot.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting our people and community to thrive by providing important maintenance services across the shire. You will contribute to the team by helping other team members and ensuring that agreed productivity and service levels are met. Specific tasks of this role include:

• Performing civil maintenance and construction work on Council’s civil assets such as roads, footpaths, drainage & signage, as part of a diverse team. 
• Safe and appropriate operation of plant, where required, such as Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller, Sweeper & Trucks to 45T.  

What you will bring to the role
We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable Truck/Plant Operator with experience operating and maintaining heavy vehicles and plant equipment in civil construction, maintenance, or infrastructure environments. Experience working within a local government setting will be highly regarded.

To thrive in this role you will: 

• demonstrate experience operating truck and trailer combinations, including tipping and material spreading operations, and operating heavy plant machinery safely and effectively. 
• have a sound understanding of daily plant inspections, maintenance requirements, logbooks and equipment care. 
• be committed to workplace safety, including following Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), conducting risk assessments and adhering to safe work practices. 
• possess the ability to read basic construction plans and follow work instructions accurately. 
• be capable of supporting civil construction and maintenance activities, including material handling, measurement, compaction and operating a range of plant and equipment. 

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Holder of a current Heavy Combination (HC) 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
 You’ll find further details about the role, including accountabilities and key selection criteria, in the Position Description on our website – [Position Description PDF]

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Rishi Viner, Coordinator Civil Operations 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 25 October 2026.

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