Reactive Maintenance Officer

Role Overview

Knox City Council invites applications for the position of Reactive Maintenance Officer to join the Civil Maintenance Team. This permanent full-time role involves providing essential support through minor maintenance tasks such as road, pathway, and drainage upkeep. Reporting to the Works Project Officer, the role requires collaboration with various Council teams to ensure smooth delivery of key community services. The position is based at the Operations Centre in Knoxfield with some flexibility in work arrangements, provided operational needs are fulfilled.

Compensation and Classification

This Band 3 position offers a salary range of $71,147 to $75,751 per annum, depending on experience, alongside superannuation benefits under the Superannuation Guarantee scheme.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Ensure quality, quantity, and deadlines of personal work are met consistently.
• Operate effectively as part of a self-directed team, adhering to safe work methods and practices.
• Hold a valid medium-heavy rigid vehicle license with necessary endorsements.
• Competently utilize current technology tools required for work tasks.
• Communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information

This role includes rostered days off and a variety of leave options, including extensive parental leave provisions. Employees have access to salary sacrifice arrangements for Council-owned childcare fees, opportunities for temporary assignments or transfers within departments to foster skill development and career progression, study support, discounted memberships at Knox Leisureworks, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

Organizational Values and Commitments

Knox City Council is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and cultivating an inclusive, diverse workplace. The recruitment process is designed to be positive and free of barriers, with accommodations available upon request. The Council strictly enforces zero tolerance toward child abuse and prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at all Council-managed locations and activities. The Council also respectfully acknowledges that its offices are on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.