Urban Maintenance Worker - Lightning Ridge

Job No: WGC257

- Healthy outdoor position with task variety and direct community impact
- Build a long-term career in local government and work close to home
- Generous benefits including 9 day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years
- Hourly rate of between $30.70-$37.50 depending on experience

About the role

Walgett Shire Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable Urban Maintenance Worker to join our Lightning Ridge team. This role is suitable for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on, physical work, and being outdoors. The position is permanent and full‑time (38 hours per week).

The Urban Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance and presentation of Walgett Shire’s urban infrastructure, parks, and public spaces. The candidate will operate and maintain hand tools and machinery, manage multiple tasks and priorities, work constructively as part of a small team, and follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the role requires a commitment to providing quality public service and promoting a positive image of Council and the Walgett Shire area to the community and public.

The successful candidate must hold a valid Class C driver’s licence and a WHS Construction Induction Card (White Card). Tickets in plant operation, chemical safety, chainsaw operation, and first aid will be highly regarded.

About you

- Motivated and hardworking with a practical background in horticulture, maintenance, or water and wastewater




- Physically capable and willing to perform manual labour and work in adverse weather conditions
- Possess the skills necessary to carry out inspections, perform routine maintenance, and operate various plant and equipment safely and efficiently
- Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of safety procedures and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental standards
- Able to follow instructions, work within timeframes, and be willing to learn and adapt
- Reliable, respectful, with a positive attitude, strong communication skills and willingness to contribute effectively to a team
- Understand the importance of public service and take pride in upholding the reputation of the Council and the community

Benefits

- Hourly rate of $30.70-$37.50 depending on experience, plus superannuation
- Generous benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave and long service leave after 5 years
- Career development opportunities to support your growth and success
- Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges
- Stability and regular hours within a family‑friendly and supportive environment

Closing date for applications

Applications close at 9:00 am on Monday, 10 August 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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📌 Urban Maintenance Worker - Lightning Ridge
🏢 Walgett Shire Council
📍 Lightning Ridge