About the role 

At Knox City Council, the work we do every day has a real and visible impact on our community. Our Project Officer - Emergency Response delivers programs and services within the municipality to keep Knox and its people safe and prepared, including programmed maintenance for roads and road-related infrastructure and carparks, and preparing for and responding to potential extreme and high-risk hazards.

You’ll conduct inspections and identify risks related to Council’s assets, especially to civil infrastructure, assign and allocate maintenance schedules, and manage after-hours emergency response for the Engineering Services and Operations department. You’ll also lead a team to deliver high value customer service outcomes for the community.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at Knox City Council's Operations Depot in Knoxfield. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role under the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 gross per annum (depending on experience), plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff and contractors to achieve established standards of performance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance works and civil works.
• Experience in emergency response management.
• Knowledge of asset management, maintenance management, staff supervision and training, risk assessment and management, and the use of maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of applicable technology and its development.
• An understanding of costings, budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience of the Occupational Health and Safety and Road Management Acts together with management systems QA principles and procedures.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Monday 2 February 2026.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Deran Mehmet, Coordinator Civil Maintenance, at deran.mehmet@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9298 8192.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Outdoor Workers (Manual Work) - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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