Skilled Labourer

The Opportunity
Ventia is managing the Western Roads Upgrade (WRU) project in Victoria, which is a 20-year contract that includes asset management, rehabilitation, and maintenance services for over 260 kilometres of urban road network in Melbourne's west.

We are currently hiring a Skilled Labourer to join our team based in Laverton, Victoria on a permanent full-time night shift roster, Monday to Thursday from 7:00pm to 5:00am.

Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment.
• $32.40 per hour, plus applicable allowances and penalties.
• Long-term job security on a major infrastructure contract.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to VenPerks, offering discounts and special offers at 450+ retailers across Australia.
• Access to Fitness Passport and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting your physical, mental and overall wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with road maintenance activities including asphalting, sign repairs, concreting, vegetation maintenance, pit repairs, emergency callouts, pavement cleaning, yard clean-up and general labouring duties. 
• Supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works across the road network. 
• Operating safely in accordance with project procedures and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively within a crew to complete works to quality and performance standards.
• Maintaining work sites, tools and equipment in a safe and tidy condition.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in road maintenance or a similar civil construction environment.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Current HR Driver's Licence. (desirable) 
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply  
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168395