Municipal Labourer

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency, Trades & Services

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

- The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
- A strong, values-based organisational culture.
- Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this.
- In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
- Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
- Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
- Salary packaging and novated leases.
- Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
- Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
- Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
- Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
- Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
- Cultural and ceremonial leave.
- Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Functions

Roads Maintenance

- Operate loaders, backhoes, trucks, mowers, and minor plant and other equipment for which appropriate licenses and skills are held to deliver Council’s general maintenance programs.
- Operate horizontal discharge patrol truck and associated equipment including emulsion sprayer.
- General labouring duties associated with parks maintenance such as: roadside spraying and vegetation removal, mowing and whipper-snippering, repair and installation of culverts, road signs and guideposts etc. as directed.
- Ensure Council and employee OHS responsibilities relevant to the position are met including adherence to Council policies and procedures and ensuring safe work practices are followed including installing and monitoring warning signs, safety lights, barricades and other traffic management works.
- Ensure daily routine inspections, maintenance and minor repairs are carried out on assigned plant and equipment and record and report any faults.
- Accurately record daily work activities and submit to Team Leader/ Coordinator.
- Participate in knowledge and skill development programs as directed.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in any matter that may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
- Project a positive and professional image of the Shire and maintain good community relations.
- Participate in Council’s after-hours emergency call out phone and duty roster.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

Desired Skills and Experience

To apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Essential qualifications and experience

- Driver’s License (Medium Rigid+)
- Experience in horticulture/ landscaping or relevant role
- Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc.
- Construction Induction Card
- Understanding and commitment to OHS practices – relevant OHS cards

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