Overview
Job no:
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Community
2 x Permanent Full Time
Band 4 - starting at $70,961.56 + super + fortnightly RDO
About the Role
Yarra City Council’s Infrastructure, Traffic and Civil Engineering Branch is offering an exciting opportunity for two dedicated Civil Construction Worker Operators to join our team. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and value-driven services that support the maintenance and improvement of our community’s roads and infrastructure.
This hands-on role involves a variety of civil construction and maintenance activities, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Your work will directly enhance the appearance and structural integrity of Council’s streetscapes and assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Road maintenance and reinstatement
- Concreting and bluestone paving
- Signage and street furniture maintenance
- Operation of plant and equipment
Preferred Skills and Experience
We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in:
- Excavator and skid steer operations, including use of profiler attachments
- Civil construction, especially asphalt placement and concreting
- Laying and restoring bluestone paving
- Holding a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence (preferred)
- Traffic management: controlling traffic with stop/slow bat and implementing traffic management plans
What We’re Looking For
- A reliable and proactive team player
- Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work
- Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team
- Ability to work flexibly across a range of civil construction tasks
Yarra City Council is a energetic and progressive organisation that values diversity and invests in the ongoing development of its staff. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our community members through the delivery of essential infrastructure services.
For further information see the position description or contact Francesco Coiro, Civil Works Supervisor on.
Application Process
Applications close on Tuesday 7 October 2025, at 11:55pm.
In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
Advertised: 22 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Yarra City Council is offering an exciting opportunity for two dedicated Civil Construction Worker Operators to join our team.
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📌 Civil Construction Worker/Operator
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