Plant Operator - Specialist grader

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Position

Council is currently seeking enthusiastic candidates with high level competence in the operation of a grader to join its road maintenance team. The successful candidates will be responsible for operating a grader and a range of other plant items, as well as conducting a variety of labouring duties, to support the completion of road maintenance projects.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual.
• Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a grader in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in road maintenance and construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.

The rewards

• A salary range of $61,500 to $70,500 per annum (plus 11. 5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement. Full time field staff will have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational and team based requirements and approval.
• Fitness passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

to view the Position Description and Information Package.

11. 30pm on Monday 26 May 2025

Specific enquiries

Aaron Keen | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 02 6681 0535

How To Apply

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• Outline why you would like to work in this position for Ballina Shire Council. *
• Provide an overview of your experience in the operation of a grader in a civil construction and maintenance working environment. *
• Provide an overview of your experience operating other plant items (eg backhoe, excavator roller, tractor/slasher, truck). *
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Class C driver licence (or higher) with the ability to operate manual transmission (please do not attach a copy). *
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• Desirable - Certificate IV Training and Assessment and demonstrated experience in mentoring, training and assessment. *
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