Flood Recovery Technical Officer

• Full time, Temporary to March 2026. 2 positions available
• Band 5, Starting salary $72,831 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

In this new position, you will deliver a agreed program of Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) in accordance with funding guidelines and timeframes.

The reconstruction program is required for recovery and rebuilding processes following specific damage due to a flood event.  The recovery program of works will require rehabilitation of assets to the point where maintenance is resumed into normal operations.

You will coordinate and deliver the program of road and drainage REPA works, keep accurate records of the works, ensure the standards of work is completed to the acceptable standards, monitor progress and assist with preparing and submitting the REPA claim.

The position is based in our Works unit, at the City’s Adam Street depot in Golden Square but will require travel to sites across the greater Bendigo region.

This role is temporary full time until March 2026 in line with funding arrangements. We have 2 positions available.

About You
To be successful in this position you have:

• Skills and knowledge in civil construction including some or all of the following – road construction or maintenance, drainage work, bulk excavation, crushed rock pavements, general construction and/or general maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and environmental management techniques
• Project coordination skills with the ability to plan and execute works within a program and budget
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment

A current driver’s licence and satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities.
• Base hourly rate $36.85 plus superannuation
• Paid training | Salary packaging

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Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Aaron Ficken, Coordinator Flood Recovery on 0456 652 936.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 4 September 2024.