Road Worker

Location
Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC
 
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $61,325 - $74,611
Grade: VPS 2
Occupation: Construction
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 8036
About the role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026*
In this role you will undertake a variety of road maintenance and civil construction activities including
network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works and perform manual labour-intensive
tasks in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures. After hours
Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be
available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses.
Whilst this role is primarily based in the Metro Region at Lilydale Depot, you may be occasionally
required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the
broader SRS business.
The standard hours for this position are 7.30am to 4.00pm.
There may occasionally be a requirement to work overtime outside these hours, work away from home
for periods of time, and attend after hours call outs as required
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will effectively deliver project tasks by following Traffic Management Plans, using approved tools, and maintaining accurate records while adjusting priorities based on urgency. They will demonstrate foundational critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying policies and seeking guidance when needed, and will actively contribute to continuous improvement through quality-focused ideas and innovation. Additionally, they will understand and apply relevant policies and procedures, support capability development within the team, and pursue their own professional growth through feedback and self-awareness.
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Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will demonstrate flexibility by adapting comfortably to changing priorities and collaborating effectively across teams, while maintaining a strong focus on safety for themselves and others. They will also show self-awareness by recognising the impact of their emotional responses, using feedback for personal development, and contributing positively to team goals through cooperation and support.
Position accountabilities
As a key team member of the SRS Maintenance Delivery team, you will be responsible for contributing to
the following outcomes:
Promote a safety culture that encourages reporting.
Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
Contribute to the cost effective, timely and quality delivery of spray sealing and line marking
services aligned with the requirements of contracts and performance-based agreements.
Adherence to and role modelling of the VPS code of conduct and associated behaviours.
Role modelling and fostering positive behaviours and encouraging others to do likewise.
Be reasonably available to provide after-hours emergency response state-wide.
Responsiveness to assist the broader SRS teams situated across Victoria.
Strive for continuous improvement and support innovation
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory
Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Current Medium Rigid Truck Licence (Medium Rigid or higher)
Current Construction Induction White Card
Current Traffic Management Ticket
Current First Aid Certificate
Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.
Desirable
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
Chainsaw Polesaw training
Skid Steer training
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 11 August 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Faruk Malic – Team Leader Lilydale, at Faruk.malic@transport.vic.gov.au.

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Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2025
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