Drainage Maintenance Technician

• Full time permanentposition
• Band 3 $70,711 -$75,340 plus12% superannuation
• Fortnightly RDO
• Based at the Depot

AboutManningham

Manninghamis located 15 minutes north east of Melbourne CBD, and currently faceschallenges posed by changing demographics, increasing development, communityaspirations and diversity. We are focused on Manningham being a liveable,vibrant and harmonious place to live, work and visit. We work together toachieve excellence and create a culture based on respect, empowerment andinclusiveness.

Weembrace flexible working practices and during this unusual period ofrestrictions, Council offers a number of contemporary policies and practices tohelp support our staff when working remotely.

About therole

The Drainage MaintenanceTechnician will be responsible for maintaining Councils underground drainagenetwork. This work will include but not be limited to, jetting of theunderground drainage network using Councils specialised equipment, repairingsections of Council's drainage network, replacement of pit lids and surroundsand the operation of Councils CCTV units to inspect and investigate theunderground drainage network. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, drivenand engage in effective interaction and communication with various levelswithin Council and external to Council. The successful candidate will beinvolved in a variety of drainage projects. The successful candidate will alsohave solid time management and organisational skills.

Skills andexperience

• Operation and maintenance of specialised drainage plant andequipment to clean and maintain underground drains, pits and easements.
• Repair and replacement of sections of the Councils underground drainagenetwork as required.
• Confined Space Accreditation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from members of thepublic and other employees in the delivery of assigned tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of the associated technology and maintenanceoperations, practices and procedures relating to underground maintenance, piperepair and construction.
• Medium Rigid truck licence.
• Ability to read drainage plans and diagrams.

PositionDescription can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on theManningham careers' section:Job Vacancies

How toapply

Click APPLYto submityour application or contact Shaun McGrath, Team Leader Assets and Environmenton 9846 0526 for further information.

For all other enquiries regardingthe recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au orvisit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Tuesday 27 August 2025 at 11:00pm

Don't meet everyrequirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresentedgroups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. Werecognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If yourexperience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excitedabout this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you toapply now.

Council recognises thebenefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of accessto employment opportunities, Council encourages applications fromunderrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, genderidentities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have anumber of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Workingfrom Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to supportvarious communication methods when working remotely.

If you require anyadditional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, pleaseadvise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is achild safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold aWorking with Children Check.