Job No: ISC454

Location: Inverell

Employment Status: Full-time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026 AEDT

- Do you have experience in civil or earthmoving plant operation and general civil works duties?

- Interested in starting a career in Local Government?

- Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive culture?

About the team

The Civil Services team at Council is currently welcoming expressions of interest from anyone with experience in operation of powered mobile plant within Council's Civil Engineering branch. Day to day duties include:

- Day to day operation of a variety of powered mobile plant, which can include but is not limited to front-end loader, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, roller, stabiliser, heavy trucks and other equpment.
- Participate in civil construction projects including but not limited to road construction, parks maintenance, and stormwater drainage.
- Inspections of various Council infrastructure across the Shire to ensure our roads and facilities are safe and in good repair.

Remuneration starts at $1,118.30 per week, but shall also attract Adverse Working Conditions allowance and overtime and other allowances are payable where applicable.

Why work for Inverell Shire Council?

As one of the largest employers in Inverell and surrounding areas Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:

- Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
- Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
- Council actively promotes a healthy work-life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other advantages, including but not limited to:

- Access to flexible working arrangements.
- Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years!

Do you think Inverell Shire Council may be a good fit for you? Then click Submit an application below and give us a little information about you and someone shall be in touch to talk to you.

Examples of qualifications or training that would be advantageous:

- NSW Class C Drivers Licence, or preferably a NSW Class HR licence or higher.
- SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller (TCR) and Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) accreditation.
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
- Plant operation experience and competencies in Grader, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Backhoe, Stabiliser, Roller or other powered mobile plant.

Don't have any or all of the above? That's OK,



we still want to hear from you! Submit an application and detail what criteria you meet and we shall be in touch.

Do you have any questions about the role, about working for Council, or anything else? Please contact Council's Workforce Services team on (02) 6728 8246 and we will answer any questions you might have.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2026. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.

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