Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Officer
- Full time role maintaining 100km+ of epic mountain bike trails
- Monthly ADO schedule
- From $61,379.76 per annum + super
Omeo Mountain Bike Trails - OMTB
With an accessible elevation of over 580m from the top of Sam Hill down to the trail head in Livingston Park this network is set to get hearts racing as they descend our brand new professionally built network.
OMTB will be a true ride in ride out destination with a huge variety of trail from green beginner river side trails to XC adventures for those with the legs. E bikers will have a blast and for those looking to shuttle to maximise your descents then we will have over 6 gravity focussed trails on the hills of Sam Hill and Mt Mesley.
Construction to be finalised by June 2024 with some staged openings prior.
The Opportunity
Joining a team of Maintenance Officers working on the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails, you’ll take pride in maintaining, grooming, repairing and improving the trail network to ensure the infrastructure is fit for purpose. You’ll conduct regular inspections on foot or bike, record safety issues and carry out maintenance by priority level.
You will have a good understand of cultural and environmental impact, while ensuring the trail corridor is free from hazards such as vegetation, trees and branches etc.
You’ll also help maintain all plant and equipment including hand tools, outsourcing where required.
These are newly created positions based in Omeo and will participate on an on-call roster. This position is limited tenure to the end of April 2025 with the expectation that the opportunity will become permanent as the team grows.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- Experience in Mountain Bike trail maintenance/building
- High level of fitness and experience working in an outdoor environment
- Knowledge of MTB trail maintenance principals.
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical check and hold a current and valid Working With Children Check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We’re Proud Of
- Opportunity to be a part of putting Omeo on the map, maintaining some of the best trails in the country.
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance and leadership positions as appropriate.
- Annual leave loading
- 14 weeks parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
- Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
- Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council
- A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Ben Reeves, Omeo Mountain Bike Trail Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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