Band 5 ($75,621 - $87,032 per annum, plus allowances) Permanent full-time 8 day working fortnight About the Role This position is both operational and supervisory, with responsibility for overseeing the operations of the Road Maintenance unit, to ensure effective maintenance of approximately 950 kilometres of sealed local roads, together with a further 190 kilometres of arterial roads in conjunction with VicRoads. The role involves determining the day to day activities of the Road Maintenance Unit and is responsible for prioritisng short-term programs and works with consideration of weather, labour and plant resource availability, local access, cost and budget estimates, interim serviceability, OH&S issues and any other special/relevant factors. This is a perfect opportunity to join our team where job security is priority. If you are looking for a supportive environment that values your future while providing a healthy work life balance, this is the job for you. About You The successful applicant will have a Civil Construction Certificate (Cert IV level) and/or detailed road maintenance knowledge/experience. Experience in the implementation and supervision of municipal works is also desirable. About the Region Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture. There is an abundance of wide-open space, diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park. For more information, please see the Position Description.
