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 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 THE ROLE

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Position

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Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our road maintenance team.

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Reporting to the Supervisor of Road Maintenance, this dynamic position will involve performing a variety of labouring duties essential for the successful completion of various road maintenance and construction projects. You will work as part of a diverse team to maintain the shire's roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerbs and gutters, drainage systems, bridge structures, and other assets within the Engineering Works section.

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Join us and contribute to building and maintaining infrastructure that keeps our community connected and thriving!

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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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- Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience in general maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides, including concreting and finishing, pipe laying, sign installation and vegetation management.
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- Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
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- Demonstrated ability to operate various items of minor plant and equipment.
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- Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
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- Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission.
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- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
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The rewards

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- A salary range of $59,700 to $68,600 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
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- Adaptable work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
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- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
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- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
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- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
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- Provision of uniform and PPE.
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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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Applications close

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11.30pm on Friday 16 October 2026

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Specific enquiries

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Peter Allan | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 02 5646 2***

📌 Maintenance Officer / Labourer - Road Maintenance (East Ballina)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 East Ballina