Title: Road Worker - Surfacing Delivery
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
SprayLine Road Services (SRS) is a commercialised branch within the Network Operations Division of the Department of Transport and Planning providing road maintenance services, construction and associated civil works, bituminous spray sealing and line marking to DTP, other state road authorities, municipal councils, and private industry. SRS delivers services locally within the communities and is committed to ensuring quality, innovative and sustainable outcomes. SRS performs a key role as an internal provider to DTP, providing emergency response, maintaining organisational capability and supporting DTP in being an informed purchaser. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the position
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2025*
This role involves working as part of line marking and spray sealing crews, carrying out various road maintenance tasks using specialised equipment and manual labour, under general supervision and in line with safety and quality procedures. Based at the Junortoun Depot, the position requires flexibility to work overtime, travel, and occasionally stay away from home, with appropriate allowances and accommodation provided.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
- Promote a strong safety culture, encouraging reporting and inclusive, flexible team operations.
- Support the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of spray sealing and line marking services.
- Adhere to and model the VPS Code of Conduct and positive workplace behaviours.
- Be available for after-hours emergency responses and support teams across Victoria as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the Surfacing Delivery team.
Key Selection Criteria
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Road Worker to join its Surfacing Delivery team based at Junortoun Depot. The role involves carrying out spray sealing and line marking works across Victoria, using specialised equipment and following strict safety and quality procedures. Candidates should have foundational skills in project delivery, problem solving, and a solid understanding of safety policies. Flexibility for travel, overtime, and occasional after-hours emergency response is essential, with allowances and accommodation provided where required.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, self-aware with a willingness to reflect on feedback, and committed to working collaboratively with others. They will also prioritise safety for themselves and their team at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Medium Rigid Truck Licence (Medium Rigid or higher)
- Current Construction Induction White Card
- Current Traffic Management Ticket
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.
Desirable
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems
- Chainsaw & Pole saw training
- Skid Steer training.
What we offer
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 21st of May 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Greg Cohen - Works Supervisor – Bendigo via Greg.Cohen@transport.vic.gov.au or 0418 510 455.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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