Careers at WALCHA COUNCIL
Walcha Council is a great place to work, and we are often looking to welcome new staff to the Council.
We offer a rewarding career and excellent benefits. If you are thinking about applying for one of our positions, don't hesitate and please reach out to the contact details provided in each vacancy listing if you have any questions. We also have the following roles advertised externally
Ranger & Compliance Officer - https://applynow.net.au/jobs/318515
Manager Urban & Utilities - https://applynow.net.au/jobs/318416
Labour/Operator
Permanent Full Time
Published 3 days ago
Job No. 23683
WALCHA Council
Depot (120W North St, Walcha NSW 2354)
From $29.43
38 Hours Per Week
On Site
Closes 18/11/2026
Walcha Council
Permanent Full-Time
Walcha Council is seeking multiple operators and people who have never worked in roads before, to fill multiple positions.
About the Role
As a Labour / Operator at Walcha Council, you can expect the work to be diverse and typically involving working on our highways, local & urban road network and all the tasks that involves. Some of these tasks will include traffic control, verge and drain work, as well as operating our plant.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out laboring duties as directed
- Operate hand tools and small plant items on Council worksites
- Hold and use a current drivers licence to drive light vehicles
- Operate plant and equipment safely, legally, efficiently and competently
- Read, understand and apply traffic control plans
What You’ll Bring
- WHS General Induction Card
- Current and valid Class C drivers licence
- Demonstrated experience working well with others
- Willingness to participate in an On-Call Roster if required
- Experience in Civil Construction preferred, but not essential
What We Offer
This is a Permanent Full-Time position (38 hours per week) starting at $1,118.30 (gross) + superannuation per week based on Band 1 Level 3, Grade 2 of the Local Government (State) Award 2026. You will enjoy one RDO every fortnight.
We value all of our team mates and you will find Council a friendly, supportive and great place to work. You will also have access to attractive leave options:
- Four weeks Annual Leave (pro rata) annually
- Two weeks Sick Leave (pro rata) annually
- One week My Leave (pro rata) annually
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Annual Carers Leave and Domestic Violence Leave
About Walcha Council
Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are a smoke & vape free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/
For details concerning this role, please contact
Paul Brown : Acting Manager Roads
0400 260 528
[email protected]
Resources
labour operator position description 27102026.pdf
Advertised: Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2026 at 11:59pm
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