About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

The Project Manager – Storm Recovery Officer will play a key role in supporting Moorabool Shire Council’s recovery efforts following the February 2024 storms. This position is responsible for coordinating recovery activities, managing contractors and suppliers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the efficient delivery of recovery outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping restore vital infrastructure and supporting the resilience of the local community.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Tristan May (Manager Operations) on 5366 7100.

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you
• Monthly RDO
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at peopleservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You are a proactive and adaptable professional with qualifications in arboriculture and/or horticulture, or equivalent experience. You will have a strong background in project management within the context of asset recovery and maintenance. You have demonstrated skills in coordinating complex projects, managing contractors, and maintaining accurate records, all while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community members, contractors, and internal teams. A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and Construction Induction (White Card) are essential, and experience in local government will be highly regarded.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Sunday 14th September 2025.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact People Services on 5366 7100.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.