Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council 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 US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council 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

As a member of Council's road maintenance team, this position plays an important role in keeping our roadsides well maintained by safely and efficiently operating a side arm tractor to undertake roadside slashing across the Shire.

This position will also be responsible for providing relief operation of other plant and equipment and contributing to a range of operational activities associated with road construction and maintenance works.

To be successful you will bring

- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).




- Class MR driver licence with relevant operational experience and a good and safe driving record.
- Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a Side Arm Tractor in a civil construction and maintenance working setting.
- Willingness to operate and obtain tickets in a variety of plant including Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper, Backhoe, Front End Loader, Excavator and Side Arm.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in civil construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.

The rewards

- A salary range of $63,700 to $73,100 per annum (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 or 4 day week).
- Health and wellbeing support (including Fitness Passport membership options).
- 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.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.30pm on Monday 5 October 2026

Specific enquiries

Peter Allan | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 0448 714 ***

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