Job Description

Municipal Officer

Reference number: 11131

Closing date: 11:00pm, Monday 27 April 2026

• Multiple casual positions available.
• Salary commencing at $36.48 per hour plus 25% casual loading plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience).
• Classified as band 3.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is suitably experienced individuals to join our Municipal Casual pool within the Waste & Recycling team. If you have relevant skills, qualifications and experience in particularly within street cleansing we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate leaf blowers and other equipment to move leaf litter from footpaths, nature strips and road gutters for collection by street sweepers
• Undertake general street cleansing and maintenance activities across roads, parks and open spaces
• Safely operate and maintain plant, tools and equipment
• Assist with minor maintenance and fault detection of equipment
• Carry out manual labouring tasks as directed by supervisors
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Council policies, procedures and OH&S requirements
• Provide courteous and professional interactions with members of the public
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative team environment

Skills & Experience

You will have a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively in a physically demanding, outdoor environment. You bring sound communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to follow instructions and use initiative when completing tasks. Experience operating hand-held powered equipment such as blowers, mowers or similar tools will be highly regarded, along with an understanding of safe work practices and OH&S requirements. A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential, and you must be physically capable of undertaking manual tasks including lifting, bending and working in varying weather conditions. Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn new equipment and processes are key to success in this role.

Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the or contact Craig Perry, Coordinator Waste Management & Recycling on 9243 1753.

• Ensure the safe and effective selection, operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance and general clean-up of roads and other council-maintained land including but not limited to parks and open space areas, waste transfer station, roads, and streets.
• Assist with plant servicing, fault detection and minor maintenance of plant.
• Generally, assist and carry out tasks, including manual tasks, as directed by the supervisor
• Undertake litter and litter bin collection or other related waste minimisation or beautification tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all Councils policies and procedures in the conduct of operations, include workplace health and safety requirements, as well as all relevant Federal or State legislation, regulations and/or orders.

Valid Victoria Drivers Licence