Support Officer - Infrastructure Maintenance

Job No: BAW512
Location: Warragul

•    Full-time permanent position with monthly RDO. Band 4 salary: $70,792 - $75,567 plus superannuation
•    Support a skilled operational team and help deliver essential municipal services across Baw Baw Shire
•    Join a culture-first organisation committed to safety, collaboration, and career development

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual.  You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity.  Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired.  We encourage the exploration of new ideas.  We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs.  This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

 

About the Role

As the Support Officer – Infrastructure Maintenance, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations team running smoothly. From managing admin and customer service tasks to supporting safety compliance, coordinating training, and helping monitor performance and reporting metrics - you’ll be the backbone of a highly skilled and hands-on unit.
You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that works hard to deliver high-quality services to the Baw Baw community. With plenty of variety in your day and a focus on continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to services that impact people’s lives.

About the Successful Candidate

You are a detail-focused administrator who thrives in a busy environment. You’ll bring a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to juggle competing priorities. You’ll have:
•    A Certificate III or higher in Office Administration or equivalent experience
•    Great communication and time management skills
•    A strong sense of initiative and confidence navigating systems, processes, and data
•    A passion for improving processes and supporting a values-driven team
•    A current Victorian driver’s licence
Experience in municipal operations or works admin is desirable but not essential.
At Baw Baw, there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect candidate’. If you're enthusiastic, community-minded, and ready to support a hardworking operational team—we want to hear from you!


Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire 

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 
•    Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
•    Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance. 
•    Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
•    Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
•    Career development opportunities.
•    Study/development assistance.
•    Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
•    A thriving Social Club.
•    Close to Public transport.
•    Ample free parking nearby.

 

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

 

Applications close 5pm on Sunday 20 July 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

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Privacy Acknowledgment

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our recruitment team by emailing careers@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5624 2411 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Council employment history and association with professional bodies. I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.


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