* Full time, Ongoing
* Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
* Base hourly rate $34.51 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
In this varied role, you will be responsible for efficiently carrying out a range of maintenance and construction works, usually within the road reserve, including signage, bollards, guide posts and street furniture maintenance to ensure they are of the required standard.
With a safety focus, you operate a range of tools, equipment and plant including small power tools, chainsaws, demolition saws, forklifts and light trucks. As part of the Rapid Response team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the safety and presentation of Council assets across the Bendigo region.
This is a full time role, working a 9 day fortnight (with fortnightly RDO), on every second Monday. Work hours are Monday – Friday from 7.00am – 4pm. The role is based at our Adam Street, Golden Square Depot, and will travel to sites across the Bendigo region.
About You
To be successful in this position you will have skills and experience in general maintenance and/or civil construction work with experience safely using a range of tools, plant and equipment. You will have knowledge of safe work practices, good communication and customer service skills, enjoy working in a team environment, be organised with basic computer/administration skills and have the flexibility to changing work requirements.
The Role Requires
* Current driver's licence with Medium Rigid endorsement (Applicants without a Medium Rigid licence are encouraged to apply and must be willing to obtain their MR licence within an agreed timeframe. Support for licence upgrade may be provided; HR/HC endorsement is desirable)
* Construction Induction Card (formally known as Red Card)
* A pre-employment medical
* A satisfactory police records check
* A current worksite traffic management and traffic controller's certificate will be highly regarded
Benefits
* Annual salary increases | Annual leave loading | Discounted gym memberships
* Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Secure employment
* All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime
Position Description
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Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)
Contact
Tony Gellatly, Senior Works Coordinator, 0407 196 719.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 3 June 2026.
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