Infrastructure Team Member – Civil Maintenance & Plant Operator

• Location: South-Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne (Local Council Sites)

• Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (2-6 Months)

About the Opportunity

Are you a fit, motivated, and safety-conscious outdoor operations professional looking for stable work within local government? We are currently recruiting for Infrastructure Crew Members to support municipal civil maintenance programs across local councils in Melbourne's South-East.

In this role, you will work within a dedicated civil team to construct, repair, and maintain vital community infrastructure assets, ensuring public assets and roadside easements remain safe and functional for the municipality.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Civil Infrastructure Maintenance: Undertake a variety of physical labouring tasks associated with civil construction, road maintenance, asset repairs, and drainage programs.

• Plant & Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain various plant, commercial equipment, and vehicles over 4.5 tonnes (Trucks) in accordance with licence requirements.

• Safety & Risk Management (OH&S): Maintain a safe work site, conduct routine plant pre-starts, follow safe work procedures, and immediately report hazards, near misses, or incidents.

• Community & Public Liaison: Provide general information, support, and courteous guidance to local residents, visitors, and contractors while out in the field.

• Teamwork & Guidance: Work collaboratively within a specialized crew, providing trade assistance, on-the-job guidance, or peer training to team members when required.

What We Are Looking For (Key Selection Criteria)

Qualifications & Tickets:

• Valid Construction Induction White Card.

• Valid Victorian Traffic Control and Traffic Management certifications.

• Current Australian Truck Driver’s Licence MR or HR highly regarded/required for specific plant operations over 4.5t GVM [excavator etc.].

• Relevant Trade Certificate, or equivalent practical industry experience gained through on-the-job civil training.

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in civil construction, road infrastructure maintenance techniques, and plant/machinery operations.

• Personal judgement to select the right techniques, methods, tools, and processes for specialized field tasks.

• Solid oral and written communication skills to interpret instructions, complete daily works activity logs, and resolve minor on-site issues.

• Basic computer literacy.

• Ability to move freely and safely over rough ground and unsealed roadsides.

• Complete physical labouring tasks involving gripping, bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting equipment or materials safely.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening

As part of local government commitments to safety, inclusion, and child-safe environments, successful candidates must undergo and clear:

• National Criminal History Check (Police Check)

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Pre-employment Functional Assessment (Physio/Medical examination to verify physical capacity for labouring duties)

What’s on Offer?

• Work-Life Balance: Reliable hours with local, predictable crew routines in the South-East.

• Career Development: Expand your municipal capabilities with access to diverse plant and civil projects.

• Safe Working Environments: Highly supportive crew structures with rigid safety protocols and quality equipment.

How to Apply

If you have a "can-do" attitude, the required driving licences, and are ready to hit the ground running immediately, we want to hear from you.

Click APPLY NOW to submit your up-to-date resume for immediate review.

For any further questions reach out to sen.abey@randstad.com.au or call 0400 631 711

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.