About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reactive Maintenance Officer to join our Civil Maintenance Team.  

As our new Reactive Maintenance Officer, you will make a difference daily by providing general support across the team. Key responsibilities will include minor road, path and drainage maintenance works. You will report directly to the Works Project Officer and work collaboratively with various Council Teams facilitating success on a number of our key services we provide.  

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

This is a Band 3 classified role. Remuneration will be $71,147.02 to $75,750.73 (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: 

• Accountable for quality, quantity and timeliness of own work
• The ability to work as part of a self–managed team ensuring safe work practices and methods are followed.
• To be licensed to drive medium-heavy rigid vehicles with appropriate endorsements
• The general ability to use current technology for work purposes.
• Effective oral and written communication with various stakeholders

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Monday 10 August 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, Civil Maintenance Coordinator, via email deran.mehmet@knox.vic.gov.au.

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:

• Rostered days off available for full-time roles
• Broad range of leave options including up to 18 weeks primary and 5 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.
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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. 

 D21-214377 SAFETY - Inherent Requirements Table - Outdoor Workers (Plant Drivers Operators).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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