Civil Maintenance Officer

You could move into higher roles such as Facilities Maintenance Officer, Parks and Gardens Team Member, Supervisor Civil Projects, and Manager of Civil Projects.

Great for people who enjoy

• Working outdoors
• Doing hands-on work
• Being part of a positive team
• Using machines
• Building and fixing things
• Being physically active
• Working safely and responsibly
• Seeing the results of their work

Pathways to work

So, you know you want to be a Civil Maintenance Officer. How do you get started? And what’s next?

Qualifications and experience

You'll usually need a Class C driver’s licence, truck licence (HR), White Card or Workzone Traffic Management (WZTM) card.

Tickets for operating civil construction plant (backhoe, skid steer, excavator, roller, grader, streetsweeper and more) will be highly regarded, but you can also earn these on the job.

Previous experience in construction is a plus. You may need to have a tertiary qualification, or you could gain one on the job through an apprenticeship.

Study options:

• Certificate III in Concreting
• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Training and apprenticeships

You can earn a certificate through an apprenticeship. Some training may be subsidised, which means the government would pay part or all of the course cost.

Next steps:

• Visit TAFE SA for more information.
• Search My Training (Skills SA) for subsidised courses.
• Use our job search to find councils offering apprenticeships.

Still at school?

Check Student Pathways for school-based opportunities or talk to your VET Coordinator.

Industry information

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) lists approved WZTM training providers.