23 143051 Job Task Analysis - City Works Maintenance Crew

 Physical Health Assessment - City Works Maintenance Crew

• Dynamic progressive team
• Excellent employee benefits
• Career development opportunity
• Full time position - Monday - Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm Dingley Village 
• Band 4, $72,223 - $76,938 per annum, plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The Civil Maintenance team forms an integral part of the City Works Department which is focused on maintaining civil assets throughout the Kingston Municipality. 

The role 

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Civil Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Coordinator of Contracts & Audits, your role is to:

• Perform civil infrastructure inspections, recording defects and reporting works through Councils corporate software system
• Provide insights to Supervisors, and Council staff on Road and Drainage maintenance issues within areas of responsibility
• Work collaboratively with other members of the City Works team to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of civil infrastructure inspection and maintenance practices including industry best practice and techniques
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to deliver minor reactive/programmed work projects and/or audits, in discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of general municipal maintenance procedures

• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of;
• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together

What we can offer

This is a full-time /permanent position to date.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  
• access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Matthew Hogan, Acting Coordinator Contracts and Audits on matthew.hogan@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.