Roads ACT is responsible for the management of the territorial and municipal roads, national highways, the community paths, stormwater system, bridges, carpark facilities, traffic signals, streetlights, and associated infrastructure. Roads ACT manage these assets on behalf of the ACT Government for the enjoyment of the Canberra community. The Works business unit undertakes predominantly in-house work, providing a 24/7 incident response service, street sweeping, lines and signs, roadside furniture, road grading, concrete and asphalt works. We are seeking suitably experienced people to fill several Road Worker – Sign & Line marking positions within the Works team. As a member of the Roads ACT Works team, this position will participate in daily road and path maintenance activities. The position may rotate across all road maintenance crews and carry out other related duties in the team, depending on operational requirements where your will learn (or teach) new skills within the team to ensure competency. Key responsibilities include: Carry out general road maintenance activities which may include, but are not limited to: Line marking duties. Sign manufacture or installation. Temporary traffic control / management. Operation of a range of road and path maintenance plant and equipment, generally including mechanical broom, paver, concrete grinder, or compaction machinery. Road and path repair including potholes, paving and profiling works and emulsion spraying or minor maintenance of driveways and footpaths. Shovelling and raking and cleaning up of oil spills, broken glass debris, fallen vegetation etc. Trip hazard removal on road and path assets i.e. cold mix repairs, grinding etc. Planning and estimating of road maintenance or minor related works including site measurements. What we can offer you: You will play a part in making Canberra a better place. Allowances of up to $7,000 annually. Training and career growth opportunities. Work life balance with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight and access generous leave entitlements. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas. Traffic controller (TCR) – essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment. Implement traffic control plans (IMP) – essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment. CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – essential . 11084NAT - Course in Asbestos Awareness - essential . 10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention – essential . HLTAIDO11 – Provide First Aid – essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment. Current driver’s licence class C is essential, class MR (medium rigid) essential or ability to obtain within six months of appointment. Competent in mobile software applications on tablets and smartphones. This position does require a pre-employment medical. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. Applicants are made aware that the essential requirements to be obtained within the six-month period are a mandatory requirement to successfully complete the probation and to be appointed permanently to this position. Roads ACT will support the successful applicant through the training requirements by organising up to two sessions at the cost to Roads ACT. Should additional attempts be required to obtain the applicable license/certificate in the six-month period, the costs to acquire these will be borne by the successful applicant. Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please submit the following: Complete the application form ‘Tell us about yourself’. A current curriculum vitae. Contact details of at least two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI