Grader Team Leader

Scone/Murrurundi

PermanentFull-Time (38 hours per week)

The role

Are you an experienced grader operator who knowshow to get the job done right? We're looking for a skilled and reliableoperator to join our Works Delivery Team as a Grader Team Leader.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of time behindthe controls, operating and maintaining a grader across a range of roadconstruction and maintenance works throughout the Scone and Murrurundi areas.

We're looking for someone who knows their machine,can work confidently across different conditions and takes pride in producing aquality finish. You'll work alongside an experienced crew focused on gettingthe job done safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

If you're a capable grader operator looking forsecure, permanent work and the chance to put your skills to good use, we'dlike to hear from you.

What’s on offer

- A salary range from $1318.70 – $1476.90 per 38 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances.If you're a highly experienced grader operator, we'd stilllike to hear from you even if your salary expectations are above the advertisedrange. Get in touch and let's have a conversation.
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What we need from you

- Demonstrated experience operating a grader in road construction and maintenance.
- The ability to achieve a quality finish across a range of road and ground conditions.
- Good knowledge of grader operation, daily checks and basic maintenance.
- A strong understanding of safe work practices around plant, machinery and roadworks.




- The ability to work well as part of a crew and get on with the job.
- A current driver's licence and relevant plant competencies/tickets.
- A reliable, practical approach and pride in the quality of your work.
- Experience providing guidance to other crew members would be well regarded.

About us

Council is a progressive and caring organisationwhere all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support ourcommunity. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of ourcommunity. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisationand staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respectfor all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providingefficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Locatedin the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships ofMerriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work,come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Job Description

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Enquiries and Further Information

Give Peter Warden – WorksCoordinator Scone a call on (phone hidden) ore-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Weencourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities tojoin Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals withdisability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person withdisability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selectionand/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or (phone hidden) to discuss.

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📌 Grader Team Leader (Australia)
🏢 Upper Hunter Shire Council
📍 Australia