Title:  Road Worker, Maintenance - Ouyen

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

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.

About the Role

As a Road Worker - Maintenance at Ouyen Depot, you will undertake a variety of road maintenance and civil construction activities including network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works and perform manual labour-intensive tasks in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures. After hours Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses.

Whilst this role is primarily based in the Loddon Malee Region at Ouyen Depot, you may be occasionally required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the broader SRS business.

Position Accountabilities

The role involves carrying out a range of road, roadside and bridge maintenance activities under general supervision, including operating plant, installing traffic control devices, constructing and maintaining road furniture, and responding to emergencies. The position requires working safely, prioritising tasks effectively, collaborating within a team, and communicating clearly.

As part of the SRS Maintenance Delivery team, the role contributes to safe, inclusive and efficient operations, supports the timely and cost-effective delivery of spray sealing and line marking services, and models VPS values, positive behaviours and continuous improvement, including providing after-hours emergency response when required.

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Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role requires practical experience delivering routine road, roadside and structure maintenance activities in line with traffic management plans, safety requirements, and established policies, with the ability to prioritise tasks where direction is limited. The ideal candidate applies sound judgement and problem-solving skills, seeks guidance appropriately, and maintains accurate records while working efficiently under time pressure. They contribute to continuous improvement, share knowledge within the team, and actively develop their own capability while upholding quality, safety and operational standards.

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 & Polesaw training
• Skid Steer training

Other Information 

Reimbursement for living away and overtime are at or above award rates with SRS providing Bed and Breakfast (where available) in suitable accommodation when working more than 1 hour from the base depot.

Whilst this role is primarily based at Ouyen Depot, you may be occasionally required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 11th January, 2026

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact - Brett Engi - Works Supervisor - via 0417 361 925 (mob) or brett.engi@transport.vic.gov.au

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