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Urban Maintenance Worker - Lightning Ridge

Summary

Full-time Urban Maintenance Worker in Lightning Ridge maintaining parks/public spaces. $30.70–$37.50/hr + super, 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks leave. Driver licence and White Card required.

Terms

$30 - $37 / hour

Public Sector and Government Trade and Services

Description

- Healthy outdoor position with task variety and direct community impact
- Build a long-term career in local government and work close to home
- Generous advantages 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 is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week) for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on outdoor work.

You will help maintain and present Walgett Shire’s urban infrastructure, parks, and public spaces. Duties include operating and maintaining hand tools and machinery, managing multiple tasks and priorities, working as part of a small team, and following health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role also involves providing quality public service and promoting a positive image of Council and the Walgett Shire area.

Required for success:





- Valid Class C driver’s licence
- WHS Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Tickets in plant operation, chemical safety, chainsaw operation, and first aid are highly regarded

About you

- Motivated and hardworking; background in horticulture, maintenance, or water/wastewater
- Physically capable; willing to perform manual labour in adverse weather
- Able to conduct inspections, perform routine maintenance, and operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to WHS and environmental standards
- Follows instructions, works within timeframes, willing to learn and adapt
- Reliable, respectful, positive attitude; strong communication and team contribution
- Committed to public service and upholding Council and community reputation

What we offer

- Hourly rate of $30.70–$37.50 (depending on experience), plus superannuation
- 5 weeks annual leave and long service leave after 5 years
- Employee Assistance Program
- Stability and regular hours in a family‑friendly, supportive environment
- 9 day fortnight

About us

Walgett Shire Council serves a large, diverse region in northwestern NSW, providing a broad range of services across multiple communities. We are improving service delivery, strengthening sustainability, and delivering practical outcomes for residents. Our values: Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility.

Walgett Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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

Council may close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

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