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 

This is a standout opportunity to lead a large operational team, drive smarter ways of working and build a high-performing civil maintenance function that delivers for the community. You’ll have the autonomy to run day-to-day operations while partnering closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to elevate service delivery, strengthen a safety-focused culture and deliver sustainable outcomes.

This role is a genuine people-leadership platform that will propel your career in local government. We are invested in your success and will empower you to build capability across the team, lift performance and embed a high-performing, accountable culture. We are looking for a practical, visible leader who thrives in an operational environment and brings a strong track record of developing others and driving results.

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 03 5366 7100.

What We Offer

This role is classified at Band 8, with a salary range of $120,716 to $134,703 plus 12% superannuation. You’ll have access to a vehicle, flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits that support work–life balance. For candidates who bring exceptional capability and experience we’re open to negotiating beyond the band. As a Moorabool Shire employee, you'll also benefit from;

• 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 an experienced, practical leader with a strong background in civil infrastructure maintenance. You are confident leading large operational teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes. You bring a proven ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and programs while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer experience. You lead from the front coaching, developing and holding your team accountable to lift performance and deliver results and you communicate effectively across all levels to influence and achieve outcomes.

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 7th June 2026. 

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.