Drainage Maintenance Officer

Overview Hume City Council is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Drainage Maintenance Officer to join our team in Coolaroo, Australia. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the drainage systems throughout the area, ensuring their optimal performance and compliance with local regulations. What you’ll be doing Conduct drainage inspections to establish the nature of a drainage problem. Arrange cleaning, CCTV inspection, and other actions as required to enable resolution of issues. Provide feedback to residents and service authorities where drainage maintenance requests relate to private property or another agency. Collate details of works required to resolve a drainage issue, confirm details and measurements on site, determine priority, and issue instruction/documentation to panel contractors for action. Supervise contractors to ensure damaged pit lids are made safe and repaired in accordance with the timeframes set out in the Council’s Road Management Plan. Ensure contractors comply with Council standards, policies, and legislative requirements. Prepare detailed reports on maintenance activities, system conditions, and recommended improvements. Collaborate with other departments to coordinate drainage projects and repairs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry best practices. Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs for drainage systems. Skills and experience Ability to identify customer/client needs and expectations, decide appropriate action, and respond accordingly. Make sound technical decisions selected from a range of alternatives based on experience to remedy problems promptly and in the best interests of Council. Knowledge and application of road and drainage construction and maintenance standards. Understanding of Road Management Act 2004. Working knowledge of clerical/administrative procedures and standards. Construction and maintenance work experience in drainage maintenance and construction. Ability to communicate clearly with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ability to deal with difficult customer situations and present a positive Council image. Ability to prepare routine correspondence and reports. Understanding of local environmental regulations and water management practices. Familiarity with Coolaroo’s drainage infrastructure and local climate conditions. Detail-oriented with a focus on efficiency and organization. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required. Required Certifications & Qualifications Post-secondary qualifications in municipal maintenance or relevant experience in a Local Government environment or similar. Driver’s Licence HR. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We value progress over perfection and encourage taking initiative. We’re in it together: We welcome and include all; respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower, trust others, and own our work. All for Hume: We strive for the best for the Hume community. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation. Council encourages applicants from all ages and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks, including reference checks and a Working with Children Check where applicable. Employment details Permanent, Full Time (x2 roles) Salary: $75,252.28 per annum plus Superannuation #J-18808-Ljbffr