Traffic Controller Labourer

Ventia Australia Pty Ltd • Full-time • Laverton North, Victoria, Australia • 1d ago

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 Traffic Controller / 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.
$33.38 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):

Controlling traffic using a Stop/Slow bat.
Implementing Traffic Management Plans. (TMPs)
Liaising with clients on arrival to site to ensure requirements align with the Traffic Management Plan.
Document any site changes or required amendments to the Traffic Management Plan.
Record any aftercare signage and equipment required to remain on site following completion of works.
Ensure all equipment is reloaded onto the vehicle as per procedure and is positioned in a tidy and safe manner.
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.

About You

Current Traffic Control Ticket.
Construction Industry White Card.
Current TMA Ticket. (desirable)
Current HR Driver's Licence.
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
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Position Reference Number:168394