What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Worker - Dandenong and Lilydale position at Department of Transport and Planning?
About The Role
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
As a key member of the SRS Road Maintenance team, your responsibilities include promoting a safety culture, supporting team operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely maintenance services, adhering to the VPS code of conduct, role modelling positive behaviours, providing emergency response, assisting maintenance teams across Victoria, and striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be executing project tasks related to Roads, Roadside, and Structures inspection, routine maintenance, and safe operation of equipment. It requires adherence to Traffic Management Plans and established policies, with prioritization based on urgency and impact. The individual should demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to policies and guidelines. Additionally, they should contribute to team capability development by sharing knowledge and identifying areas for personal improvement.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level the candidate will be required to apply flexibility and adaptability, accepting changed priorities without discomfort and responding quickly to changes. The individual should be comfortable collaborating with teams outside their organization. Additionally, foundational skills in working collaboratively are essential, involving cooperation, sharing information, acknowledging others' efforts, and willingness to help when needed.
Qualifications And Experience
Mandatory
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How To Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.
If have any issues, click here for Quick Reference Guide on how to apply.
Applications close 11.59pm on 22nd April 2025
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Bruce Campbell (Lilydale) – 0419 539 793 or Bruce.Campbell@transport.vic.gov.au or Caroline Clarkson (Dandenong) – 0448 294 043 or carol.clarkson@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know by phone or email if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to viewing difficulties or other accessibility needs, we are happy to accommodate.
- Full-time, Fixed term until 31st Dec 2025 opportunities (flexibility available).
- Salary: $61,325 - $74,611 11% superannuation.
- Locations: Dandenong and Lilydale Depot
To access the Position Description, please click here.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
As a key member of the SRS Road Maintenance team, your responsibilities include promoting a safety culture, supporting team operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely maintenance services, adhering to the VPS code of conduct, role modelling positive behaviours, providing emergency response, assisting maintenance teams across Victoria, and striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be executing project tasks related to Roads, Roadside, and Structures inspection, routine maintenance, and safe operation of equipment. It requires adherence to Traffic Management Plans and established policies, with prioritization based on urgency and impact. The individual should demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to policies and guidelines. Additionally, they should contribute to team capability development by sharing knowledge and identifying areas for personal improvement.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level the candidate will be required to apply flexibility and adaptability, accepting changed priorities without discomfort and responding quickly to changes. The individual should be comfortable collaborating with teams outside their organization. Additionally, foundational skills in working collaboratively are essential, involving cooperation, sharing information, acknowledging others' efforts, and willingness to help when needed.
Qualifications And Experience
Mandatory
- Current Victorian Drivers licence
- Current Medium Rigid truck licence
- Current licences and tickets in plant operation; traffic management, chainsaw and first aid, construction induction card.
- Construction Induction White Card
- Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems
- Strong knowledge of the Road Management Plan
- Strong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How To Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.
If have any issues, click here for Quick Reference Guide on how to apply.
Applications close 11.59pm on 22nd April 2025
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Bruce Campbell (Lilydale) – 0419 539 793 or Bruce.Campbell@transport.vic.gov.au or Caroline Clarkson (Dandenong) – 0448 294 043 or carol.clarkson@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know by phone or email if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to viewing difficulties or other accessibility needs, we are happy to accommodate.
Salary : $61,325 - $74,611
