Make a genuine difference in one of Victoria's most beautiful regions
Are you passionate about working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining spaces that people enjoy every day?
Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a Trails and Maintenance Team Member to join our Operations team. In this hands‐on role, you'll help maintain and improve our network of tracks, trails and associated infrastructure, ensuring residents and visitors can safely enjoy the natural beauty of Hepburn Shire.
Working as part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to recreation, tourism and community wellbeing while helping deliver safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences.
- Permanent Full-Time
- Band 3– from$63,372perannum,plusmaintenance, industry allowanceand leave loading
- 76 hours per fortnight with a 9-day fortnight
- Reports to the Trails and Open Spaces Team Leader
About Us
Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located just 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a supportive organisation where you can develop your skills while making a genuine difference to the community.
About the Team
You'll join our Operations team, working alongside the Trails Leading Hand and Trails and Open Spaces Team Leader to maintain the region's trails and public spaces. We work collaboratively, support one another and take pride in delivering quality outcomes for our community.
How you'll make a difference
You'll help keep our trails safe and accessible by:
- Inspecting trails, trailheads and associated infrastructure, identifying maintenance requirements and reporting defects.
- Safely operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools and small plant and equipment.
- Working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for trail users and visitors.
About you
We're looking for someone with experience in trail maintenance, parks and gardens, landscaping, conservation, agriculture, construction or another practical outdoor role. Local government experience is not essential.
You'll also:
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Be committed to safe work practices.
- Take pride in producing quality work.
- Be a reliable and supportive team member.
- Have good communication and time management skills.
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
If this role interests you, but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds and recognise that skills are gained through many different experiences.
What Hepburn can offer you
When you join Council, you'll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
- A supportive and inclusive team
- A rostered day off every second Monday
- Four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- The option to purchase additional leave
- Professional development through Learn@Hepburn
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- An inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported
Inclusion
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Applications close: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Trails and Maintenance Team Member in Creswick employer: Hepburn Shire Council
Hepburn Shire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the picturesque Hepburn Shire, staff enjoy a range of benefits including four weeks of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to wellbeing support, all while contributing to vital initiatives that promote access and equity for all residents. Join a passionate team committed to creating positive change and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the region.
