Road Maintenance Worker - Pathways & Drainage

About the Role

This full-time permanent position involves working a 9-day fortnight schedule. The Road Maintenance Worker role focuses on carrying out maintenance tasks on the City's road and footpath infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on drainage systems and footpath repairs.

Key Duties

• Perform concreting and asphalt footpath repairs.
• Install Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant infrastructure.
• Maintain drainage systems effectively.
• Set up and monitor traffic management, ensuring accurate daily records are kept.
• Ensure all worksites are left clean, safe, and present City infrastructure to high standards.
• Maintain positive public relations with residents, contractors, suppliers, and various stakeholders.
• Conduct regular equipment checks, perform minor maintenance, and ensure plant and machinery are safe and operational.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a dependable team player committed to safety and high-quality workmanship. Experience in road maintenance, construction, or civil works is preferred. Strong workplace safety awareness and excellent communication skills are essential.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Background in road maintenance, asphalt work, concreting, spray sealing, or general civil construction.
• Capability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to operate relevant plant and equipment for road maintenance tasks.
• Possession of a current Victorian Driver Licence; MR or HR licence is advantageous.
• Traffic Management accreditation is desirable.
• Basic computer literacy and skill in mobile device applications for work orders, inspections, and communication.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive outdoor work under various weather conditions.

Additional Information

The City of Ballarat values honesty, transparency, and accountability. Employees benefit from learning and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, employee benefit programs, and wellbeing initiatives.

Please note the recruitment process includes screening such as Working with Children Check and criminal history verification. The City celebrates diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

This position is band 3, with a pay rate ranging from AUD 35.19 to 37.28 per hour plus superannuation.

Application Details

Applicants are instructed to provide a cover letter, current resume, and responses to key selection criteria by 11:59pm on 29 July 2026.

For questions, contact Peter Brown, Supervisor Pathways and Drainage at 0408 917 932.