Lines and Signs Leading Hand

Lines and Signs Leading Hand

Be part of Victoria's last great story of growth

Mitchell Shire is where the city meets the country. Located just 40 minutes north of Melbourne, we're home to thriving townships, beautiful natural landscapes and some of Australia's fastest-growing communities.

With a current population of more than 64,000 residents and forecast growth to over 220,000 by 2046, there has never been a more exciting time to join Mitchell Shire Council. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities to make a genuine difference to our community and help shape the future of one of Victoria's most dynamic municipalities.

At Mitchell Shire Council, you'll be part of a progressive, inclusive and supportive organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we work as One Mitchell, guided by our values of Trusted, Engaged and Innovative.

About the Opportunity

As Lines and Signs Leading Hand, you'll play a central role in Mitchell Shire Council's Roads Maintenance team — operating the Council's Lines and Signs truck and a broad range of heavy plant and equipment while taking day-to-day responsibility for directing crew members across signage installation, urban drainage maintenance, and general road construction activities. Working alongside the Roads Maintenance Team Leader, your key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to resource planning and helping prepare daily and annual maintenance programs
• Providing on-the-job training and guidance to ensure the team operates safely and to a consistently high standard
• Coordinating and prioritising reactive works across signage, kerb and channel, and stormwater infrastructure
• Maintaining electronic records and ensuring compliance with Council policies, OH&S obligations, and quality assurance requirements

This is a hands-on leadership role that calls for strong plant operating credentials, a practical approach to managing a small field team, and the organisational discipline to keep on top of paperwork and compliance — all while delivering real value to the residents and stakeholders who depend on Mitchell Shire's road network every day.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a fortnightly RDO. Remuneration begins at $78.3K to $81.8K (Band 4) plus superannuation.

Why Mitchell?

At Mitchell Shire Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive and do their best work. In return for your contribution, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program support
• A values-driven and supportive workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to our community

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll be an experienced field operator and team leader with a practical skill set that spans plant operation, road maintenance, and drainage construction. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Current certification and hands-on experience operating heavy plant — including trucks, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, and loaders — as well as small tools such as grinders, chainsaws, concrete grinders, and demo saws
• A proven ability to coordinate and prioritise urgent reactive works across yourself and a small crew, keeping safety and service delivery front of mind
• Experience preparing accurate resource estimates covering labour, plant, materials, and time
• Competence in maintaining electronic records in support of OH&S, quality assurance, and environmental accreditation requirements
• Demonstrated experience in signage installation and maintenance, alongside a solid background in general road maintenance activities
• Practical experience in stormwater pit and kerb and channel construction and maintenance

Want to Know More?

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Hollie Caruana, Operations Business Services Team Leader at ***********@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au. 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

Mitchell Shire Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that values different perspectives and upholds the highest standards of integrity, respect and responsibility. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check where required for the role.

Our commitment is guided by the principles of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Climate Change Act 2017 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to participate fully and demonstrate your capabilities.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 14th September 2026.