Physical Health Assessment - City Works Maintenance Crew.PDF

 Job Task Analysis - City Works Maintenance Crew.PDF

• • Full time position available 
  • Great benefits available
  • Location - Dingley Village, Melbourne
  • Band 3 $71,261 - $75,680 per annum (dependent on experience) 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 Role

  Based at our Dingley Village depot, the Drainage Maintenance Crew member is a hands-on field role within the City Works team, responsible for keeping Kingston's drainage network functioning safely and effectively for our community. You will work as part of a close-knit crew carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance across Council's underground and open drain assets.

  • Carry out routine and reactive maintenance of drains, pits, pipes, and open waterway channels across the municipality
  • Operate plant and equipment including jet rodders, vacuum trucks, and hand tools in line with safe work procedures
  • Identify defects, hazards, and asset condition issues and report findings accurately to supervisors
  • Work safely in traffic-management environments and confined space settings in accordance with Council's safety standards

  About You

  • Demonstrated experience in drainage, civil maintenance, or a related outdoor infrastructure field
  • Current valid Victorian driver's licence (truck licence advantageous)
  • Ability to operate plant and equipment relevant to drainage maintenance works
  • Understanding of and commitment to safe work practices on and around roads
  • Reliable, physically capable of outdoor manual work in varying weather conditions

  The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

  We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

  Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? 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.

  How to Apply

  To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

  All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

  Enquiries:

  For any inquiries about the position, please contact Alexander Worledge on 0400 373 868.

  To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

  For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

  Why you’ll love working for us?

  At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

  • Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
  • Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
  • Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
  • Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
  • Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
  • Salary Packaging
  • Purchase leave options
  • Career development opportunities,
  • Study/development assistance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Social club events
  • Close to Public transport
  • Free Onsite parking

  For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

  Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

  We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

  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.