Maintenance Officer - Casual
- Engage in varied, hands-on outdoor work across the entire region.
- Casual hourly rate $41.19/hr + super
- Use your skills to maintain footpaths, and roads and other infrastructure
We Are East Gippsland Shire Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. East Gippsland Shire Council employs locals who are passionate about supporting the needs of our community. We’d love for you to join our dedicated team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Opportunity
As a Maintenance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and minor upgrades of Council assets across East Gippsland. Your tasks will include maintaining footpaths, kerbs, signage, and recreational facilities, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for the community. The role requires practical skills in concreting, basic repairs, and operating equipment such as excavators and bobcats, along with a solid understanding of asset maintenance across parks, reserves, and public spaces. Experience with traffic signage regulations and the ability to work across varied outdoor locations with minimal supervision are key to success in this role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Fix and upgrade kerbs and channels across the region to keep roadsides safe and tidy.
- Repair and improve footpaths by replacing sections, patching damage, removing weeds, and smoothing uneven surfaces.
- Check and fix structures in parks, reserves, and foreshore areas to make sure they’re safe and in good condition.
- Inspect and maintain Council signs, guideposts, fireplugs, and marker posts so they stay visible and working properly.
This is a casual position, hours will vary and is based from Kalimna West, with travel required across the region.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- Trade background or demonstrated experience in concreting / maintenance practices.
- Qualifications or experience in traffic signage regulations, traffic management and worksite protection.
- Well established ability to communicate effectively with team members and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision.
- To be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and at various locations as required.
- A current, valid Victorian driver’s licence (MR desirable)
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical assessment. You must also be legally able to work in Australia.
To apply please upload:
- A cover letter telling us why you’re interested in the role and your relevant skills.
- Your resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 12 October 2025
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Jack Haslam, Civil Infrastructure 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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