Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Team Leader Drainage

Job No: MRSC009068
Location: Woodend

Permanent Full Time 
$79,021 - $87,644 per annum plus Super and 9 day fortnight 
Position No: 9068

About the role

An interesting role has become available within the Civil Maintenance team at Council, managing the maintenance of drainage networks and assets. In this role, you will lead a skilled team of excavation and drain cleaning crews and manage contractors in completion of more complex drainage issues. The role manages the maintenance of both above ground and underground drains. 

About you

You will have a high level understanding of drainage principles with substantial leadership experience. You will bring some local government experience within a civil maintenance team or in a similar setting. You're understanding of OH&S and traffic management requirements and systems will allow you to create a safe environment for the team. 

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Employees recently voted YES to a new Enterprise Agreement, with EA salaries increasing by 3% from 1 July 2026.

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Council Vehicle - Commuter use
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
Position Description
 
For further information contact Daniel Martin - Coordinator Civil Maintenance on 0407 366 263 .

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 15 June 2026.

Closing Date: 12 June at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.