Municipal Employee

About the role

Join our Infrastructure & Operations team as a full-time Municipal Employee and enjoy a varied, hands-on role maintaining roads, parks, sporting facilities and public spaces our community relies on every day. Working with a supportive team, you'll help deliver essential services while operating a range of plant and equipment in a role where no two days are the same.

About us

George Town Council is committed to delivering quality infrastructure and services that support our growing community. Located in Tasmania's beautiful north-east, George Town offers an enviable lifestyle with stunning coastlines, world-class mountain biking, boating, fishing, wineries and distilleries, all within easy reach of Launceston.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position

• Fortnightly RDO

• Uniforms and PPE supplied

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to work across a variety of projects

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, reserves and public open spaces.

• Assist with road and stormwater maintenance.

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment.

• Support civil construction and infrastructure projects.

• Participate in emergency call-outs and after-hours work when required.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• A satisfactory police clearance

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment

• Truck Licence (MR class)

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Experience operating some or all of the following plant:

  • Backhoe

  • Front end loader

  • Tractor

  • Bobcat

  • Slasher

  • Excavator

 Desirable

• Traffic management accreditation

• First Aid Certificate

• Turf management or horticultural experience

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in landscaping, construction, municipal works or a similar field.

2. Ability to safely operate a range of plant and equipment.

3. Commitment to workplace health and safety.

4. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with the public.

5. Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.

How to Apply

Applicants for this position must submit a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria to ••••@georgetown.tas.gov.au. Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 20 August 2026. Enquiries can be directed to Kris Airey, Operations Coordinator on the above email or by phoning 03 •••• •800. Please visit the George Town Council website for further information and to download a copy of the Position Description.