- Permanent Full Time
- 9-day fortnight
- Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts
Are you looking for a job where you can provide quality services to our Community? Do you want to work in an energetic and engaged team working on a variety of tasks associated with planned and reactive civil maintenance and rehabilitation. Tasks include driving trucks, operating plant and equipment including but not limited to tractors, rollers, water carts and carrying out manual labouring as required.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like:
• Carrying out tasks associated with the maintenance of Council’s Civil Infrastructure including road and drainage maintenance, unsealed roads and table drains, removal of spoil and other materials, cleaning and upgrade of drainage structures, weed spraying and other civil related maintenance duties.
• Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks on time and to a high standard.
• Driving a truck and/or trailer combination and operate plant and equipment (primarily front end loader) including daily maintenance checks and reporting of issues.
• Carrying out manual labour to support teams.
• Removing and disposing of general litter and hazardous objects.
What are we seeking in our new team member:
• A positive and engaged team member
• NSW Drivers Licence (Class HR or HC)
• Front End Loader Backhoe (LB)
• Front End Loader (LL)
• Front End Loader/Skid Steer (LS)
• White Card – General Construction Induction Licence
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay starting at $73K per annum + Superannuation, paid weekly, opportunity for bonus payments, 9 day fortnight, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, Fitness Passport, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern work environment and an active Social Club.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 9 October 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
