Rapid Response Officer (Full Time)

Join Ararat Rural City Council as a Rapid Response Officer and help keep our facilities safe, clean and welcoming for the community. If you’re practical, customer-focused and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a broad range of tasks associated with the maintenance of Council buildings, facilities, and public amenities. 
• Respond to Customer and After-Hours requests. 
• Work cooperatively with On-Call staff to deal with emerging issues across the municipality. 
• Work with minimal supervision to carry out a broad range of infrastructure related tasks. 
• Report equipment failure, maintenance requirements, damage, and security issues. 

About You:

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning, building, road work and horticulture practices, including methods, equipment, materials, and chemicals. 
• Good communication and time management skills. 
• Effective customer service skills.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence 

What We Offer:

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
• Ongoing development and training opportunities 

Apply today! Applications (cover letter and resume) should be emailed to [email protected]. For more information, please contact Human Resources on (03) 5355 0200.

Applications close Friday 11 September 2026 at 4:00pm.