Permanent, Full Time
Band 3
Salary $73,956.82 + Super + Applicable Allowances
9 day fortnight

Previous applicants need not apply

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role
Make a difference in our community!

As a key contributor in the Maintenance & Operations department, this role will assist in various tasks relating to infrastructure maintenance activities during times of leave and rostered days off. This role will help uphold the quality and condition of Council’s infrastructure assets, by providing support to both urban and rural depot services within but not limited to drainage, signage, graffiti, asset maintenance and manual litter teams.

About you
The ideal candidate carres a wealth of experience in the maintenance of council roadside assets, road maintenance , drainage, cleansing, activities alongside an extensive background operating relevant plant and equipment. You will have a strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety, vehicle/equipment maintenance responsibilities, have good oral communication skills and a proven ability to work under minimal supervision in a team environment. Experience in the use of computers and technical devices would be advantageous. Current MR licence and Traffic Management certificate are favourable.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Remo Iannella - Acting Unit Manager Infrastructure Maintenance on 0408 316 ***

 To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 20 March 2026

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

Attachments:
- Reactive Maintenance Officer - PD.pdf