Roadside Maintenance Trade Assistant

SYNOPSIS:

Roadside Maintenance Trade Assistant

• Full-time - Permanent role
• $34.69 per hour, plus superannuation
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available

Help keep Wodonga's roadsides safe, functional, and looking their best.

Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and enjoy working outdoors? Wodonga Council is seeking a motivated Roadside Maintenance Trade Assistance team member to support the delivery of high-quality roadside maintenance across our city. This role is essential in ensuring our roads, paths, and drainage assets remain safe and reliable for the community.

• Roadside maintenance
  
  Undertakes programmed and reactive works across drainage, pathways, kerb and channel, bridges, signage, and guardrails. This includes tasks such as repairing potholes, clearing blocked drains, replacing damaged guideposts, and keeping roadside assets in good condition for community use.

• Plant and equipment operation
  
  Operates a variety of plant and equipment including trucks, small excavators, concrete tools, and hand-held equipment. Ensures machinery is used safely, well-maintained, and fit for purpose so that works can be completed efficiently.

• Safety and compliance
  
  Implement safety procedures on every job, from setting up traffic management and barriers to following Safe Work Method Statements. Maintains vigilance on site to keep team members and the public safe while minimising risks.

• Teamwork and supportWork as part of a close-knit outdoor operations team, supporting colleagues across roads, parks, and drainage crews when needed. Responds courteously to customer requests, keeps accurate work records, and assists during emergencies such as storm events or flooding.

Why join us?

At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

• Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and remote work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.

Location – onsite

Key Selection Criteria:

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.

• Demonstrated experience working in roadside maintenance and operating plant

• Experience in, and ability to conduct frequent manual work activities

• Knowledge of relevant OHS policies, procedures and legislation and experience in applying the OHS principles in a workplace setting.

• Ability to work as an effective and efficient member of a team, as well as successfully undertaking tasks individually.

• Current and relevant qualifications and licences, aligned to the position description.

How to Apply

To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers

Click "Apply" and submit:

• A brief cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
• Your current resume

Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver's licence
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) will also be required.

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.

Enquiries:

Team Leader Roads & Roadsides – Scott Petts –

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 7th September 2025

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.