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About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Title: Road Worker

Requisition ID: 8038

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period: 30/06/2026

Location: North Western Victoria

Date Posted: 28 Jul 2025

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

SprayLine Road Services (SRS) is a commercialised branch within the Network Operations Division of the Department of Transport and Planning providing road maintenance services, construction and associated civil works, bituminous spray sealing and line marking to DTP, other state road authorities, municipal councils, and private industry. SRS delivers services locally within the communities and is committed to ensuring quality, innovative and sustainable outcomes. SRS performs a key role as an internal provider to DTP, providing emergency response, maintaining organisational capability and supporting DTP in being an informed purchaser.

Our Vision: "To be a Respected Industry Leader and the Partner of Choice"

Our Purpose: "We Maintain Safe Drivable Roads that Connect our Community"

How We Operate

• We invest in innovation to deliver best practice management of the road network and meet all obligations under the Road Management Act.
• We are open and transparent in all our relationships and willingly share our substantial industry knowledge, experience, and expertise.
• We collaborate with our partners to mitigate risk and leverage better safety, environmental and social outcomes.
• We deliver value for money commercial outcomes through competitive pricing and creating market tension.
• We provide expert emergency management response and recovery capability to keep our roads open for the community.
  
  

About The Role

• This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026*
  
  

In this role you will undertake a variety of road maintenance and civil construction activities including

network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works and perform manual labour-intensive

tasks in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures. After hours

Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be

available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses.

Whilst this role is primarily based in the Metro Region at Maryborough Depot, you may be occasionally

required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the

broader SRS business.

The standard hours for this position are 7.30am to 4.00pm.

There may occasionally be a requirement to work overtime outside these hours, work away from home

for periods of time, and attend after hours call outs as required

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will effectively deliver project tasks by following Traffic Management Plans, using approved tools, and maintaining accurate records while adjusting priorities based on urgency. They will demonstrate foundational critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying policies and seeking guidance when needed, and will actively contribute to continuous improvement through quality-focused ideas and innovation. Additionally, they will understand and apply relevant policies and procedures, support capability development within the team, and pursue their own professional growth through feedback and self-awareness.

To access the Position Description, please click here

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will demonstrate flexibility by adapting comfortably to changing priorities and collaborating effectively across teams, while maintaining a strong focus on safety for themselves and others. They will also show self-awareness by recognising the impact of their emotional responses, using feedback for personal development, and contributing positively to team goals through cooperation and support.

Position accountabilities

As a key team member of the SRS Maintenance Delivery team, you will be responsible for contributing to

The Following Outcomes

• Promote a safety culture that encourages reporting.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
• Contribute to the cost effective, timely and quality delivery of spray sealing and line marking
  
  

services aligned with the requirements of contracts and performance-based agreements.

• Adherence to and role modelling of the VPS code of conduct and associated behaviours.
• Role modelling and fostering positive behaviours and encouraging others to do likewise.
• Be reasonably available to provide after-hours emergency response state-wide.
• Responsiveness to assist the broader SRS teams situated across Victoria.
• Strive for continuous improvement and support innovation
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Medium Rigid Truck Licence (Medium Rigid or higher)
• Current Construction Induction White Card
• Current Traffic Management Ticket
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.
  
  

Desirable

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of the Road Management Plan
• Strong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750
• Chainsaw & Polesaw training
• Skid Steer training
  
  

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 11 August 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Rhett Thomas - Works Supervisor - Maryborough at 0419 102 169 or rhett.thomas@transport.vic.gov.au.

Important Information

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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