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 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.

About The Role

Position

We are looking for an energetic and suitably skilled individual to join our Trades and Services team to help us continue to provide a high level of service to our community.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team delivering a wide range of construction, maintenance and inspection works across Council-owned buildings and facilities. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our infrastructure remains safe, functional and well-presented for the community.

You will contribute to the upkeep and improvement of a diverse portfolio including council offices, community halls, parks, public amenities, cultural centres, libraries, swimming pools and surf life saving facilities.

To be successful you will bring

- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and secure.
- Class MR driver licence (or willingness to obtain), with a good and safe driving record.
- Demonstrated experience in performing a range of general labouring and maintenance duties in the building industry.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience and ability to work at heights.




- Ability and willingness to work on call in accordance with roster requirements.

The rewards

- An annual salary range of $61,700 to $70,800 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- 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 liveability 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.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Tuesday 8 September 2026

Specific enquiries

Darren Cowie | Team Leader Trade Services | 02 6681 0596

How To Apply

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