About Us

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of Current 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.

About The Role

Position

We are looking for an energetic and suitably skilled individual to join our Workshop team to help us keep Council's fleet, plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently across the Shire. Reporting to the Team Leader Workshop, this role supports the day-to-day operations of Council's workshop by helping to maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment. A key aspect of the role involves operating and maintaining Council's fuel truck, ensuring the timely and safe delivery of fuel to plant, equipment and operational teams throughout the region.

Working alongside experienced mechanics and tradespeople, you will also assist with basic mechanical repairs, servicing activities and manual handling tasks that contribute to the reliability and availability of Council's fleet and equipment.

To be successful you will bring

- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Current MR licence with relevant operational experience.




- Proven ability and willingness to undertake physical labouring duties.
- Proven effective communication and customer service skills.
- Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Proven attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and work health and safety and an ability to apply them to work practices.

The rewards

- An annual salary range of $61,600 to $70,800 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and livability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
- 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.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.00pm Friday 14 August 2026

Specific enquiries

Emily Westwood | Team Leader Workshop | 02 6681 0575

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📌 Workshop Trades Assistant (East Ballina)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 East Ballina