At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate drainage maintenance and cleansing services while ensuring quality outcomes for the community.
- Company: Join the City of Boroondara, a vibrant and supportive local government.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, positive workplace culture, and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in infrastructure maintenance and strong communication skills are essential.
Part-time 15.2 hours per week / 6-month long service leave backfill opportunity.
Based at Riversdale Depot in Camberwell.
About Boroondara
The City of Boroondara is one of Melbourne's most liveable municipalities, renowned for its leafy streets, vibrant shopping precincts, high-quality parks and strong sense of community. We are committed to delivering exceptional services and creating an environment where our people can make a meaningful contribution every day.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Works Controller - Drainage Maintenance & Cleansing to join our team on a six-month fixed-term basis to backfill a period of long service leave. Working part-time (15.2 hours per week), you will support the delivery of essential drainage maintenance and cleansing services across the municipality. This role is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring service standards, responding to customer enquiries, investigating service issues, and liaising with contractors and operational teams to ensure quality outcomes for the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about maintaining public infrastructure and enhancing community amenity.
About You
You will bring experience in infrastructure maintenance, drainage, cleansing operations or a similar field, together with strong organisational and communication skills. You are customer-focused, solutions-oriented and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service delivery. Your ability to build effective working relationships, monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement will contribute to your success in this role. Experience in local government or a service delivery environment will be highly regarded.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must hold valid working rights in Australia, and those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check and relevant pre-employment medical assessments.
Senior Works Controller Drainage Maintenance & Cleansing in Melbourne employer: Council Jobs
Diamantina Shire Council is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and providing opportunities for professional growth within the Infrastructure Services team. Located in a vibrant community, the council offers competitive benefits, a commitment to safety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through quality maintenance of local facilities and infrastructure. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer service and continuous improvement.
