Job Description

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

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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.

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ABOUT US

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

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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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Position

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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.

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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.

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To be successful you will bring

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- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
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- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
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- Class MR driver licence with relevant operational experience and a good and safe driving record.
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- Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a Side Arm Tractor in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
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- 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.
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- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in civil construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.
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The rewards

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- A salary range of $63,700 to $73,100 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
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- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
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- Health and wellbeing support (including Fitness Passport membership options).
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- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
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- An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.
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- Learning and career development opportunities.
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- Generous Award workplace conditions.
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Applications close

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11.30pm on Monday 5 October 2026

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Specific enquiries

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

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