[Apply Now] Plant Operator Urban Maintenance

3866 | Maintenance & Operations | Northern Suburbs

Permanent, Full Time

Band 3

Salary $73,956.82 + Super + Applicable Allowances

9 day fortnight

About Us

The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role

Make a difference in our community

As a key contributor in the Maintenance & Operations department, you’ll help uphold the quality, appearance, and maintenance of Council’s public spaces and associated infrastructure. Though focused primarily on road maintenance activities, the role may also contribute, where needed, to upholding the appearance and amenity of Council’s cleansing, drainage and car parks as part of a portfolio of works aimed at improving asset and infrastructure outcomes for the community.

About you

The ideal candidate carries a wealth of experience in the maintenance of council roadside assets, road maintenance, drainage, cleansing, activities alongside an extensive background operating relevant plant and equipment. You will have a strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety, vehicle/equipment maintenance responsibilities, have good oral communication skills and a proven ability to work under minimal supervision in a team environment. Experience in the use of computers and technical devices would be advantageous. Current MR licence and Traffic Management certificate are favourable.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Craig Almond – Acting Works Officer Asset Maintenance on 0436 868 559.

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 24 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work‑related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email human.resources@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as reasonable adjustment) is defined as: 'Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities'. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

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