Grader Operator

• Permanent Full Time
• Torquay Depot
• $68,302 – $73,995 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Fortnightly RDOs

Who we are

Surf Coast Shire in Victoria – includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Angelsea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay and Winchelsea and is a flourishing municipality.

The shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and showcases unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council services the community, striving to be innovative, flexible and committed to business excellence. As a workplace Council provides opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community, and offers the chance to add to a great team culture. Our workforce is representative of the towns and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to Council's purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

The Civil Operations Team provides a maintenance service for all of Council's civil assets. These include roads, drains, paths, signs and other assets in the roadway.

The maintenance service includes proactive and reactive maintenance and ranges from repairing broken things to ongoing preventative maintenance like regular street sweeping, cleaning reflective signs and clearing blocked drains.

In this role you will operate one of Council's 3 Road Graders to keep our unsealed roads in tip top condition.

What you will bring to the role

We're seeking a skilled Road Grader Operator with the experience and know-how to keep our roads safe and well-maintained. You'll bring proven ability in maintenance grading, formation grading, re-sheeting with new material and rural open drainage works.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in civil works and plant operation
• Knowledge of municipal assets and local government environments
• Hands-on experience with unsealed road maintenance grading

Key selection criteria

Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Holder of a current Heavy Rigid (HR) or higher driver's licence with relevant endorsements to operate plant as assigned.
• Skills and knowledge gained through on-the-job training relevant to the position, including specifically to road grading and road grader operation.
• Several years' experience in civil works.
• Experience in maintenance of municipal assets.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). 
  
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you'll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Fortnightly RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Rishi Viner, Coordinator Civil Operations on

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 7 September 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.