Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator (Street Sweeper)
Job No:
COS172
Location:
Colac
Street Sweeper – Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator
Location: Colac Depot
Type: Permanent Full-Time (9-day fortnight)
Start Time: 5:00am, Finish Time: 12.50pm Monday to Friday
Salary: $64,129.10 – $67,823.63 per annum (inclusive of the industry allowance) + super + penalty rates if working outside of the current spread of hours.
Colac Otway Shire Council is hiring a Street Sweeper to join the Services & Operations team. You’ll mainly operate the street sweeper across the Shire, with occasional maintenance work on roads, bridges, and Council land.
Why apply?
- Early starts = early finishes
- 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary + potential penalty rates
- Supportive team and safe work practices
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience in manual/outdoor work activities
- Basic computer and written/oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude in all interactions with colleagues and members of the public.
- Have an OHS Construction Induction Card/White Card (or willing to obtain prior to commencement).
- Civil machinery tickets and experience would be advantageous
- Current manual drivers licence with experience in HR truck operation essential
Applications close: Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11.59pm
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary Information: $64,129.10 to $67,823.63 per annum (inclusive of the industry allowance) plus superannuation, plus penalty rates if working outside of the current spread of hours.
For further information and how to apply:
- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses (which you will usually find on the last page within the Position Description. Just write a few sentences to address each one)
- Submit your application
If you have any questions relating to the position, please feel to contact Brendan Finnigan, Team Leader Roads General Maintenance on 03 5232 9400 for a confidential conversation.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
