ABOUT US
Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Position
The Plant Operator Specialist (backhoe) plays a key role within the Concrete Construction and Drainage Team, operating plant with a focus on backhoe specialisation to deliver engineering works in line with Council policies, procedures, and work program objectives.
This position undertakes complex plant operations while complying with safety, environmental, risk, and quality management systems. The role also includes a range of associated labouring duties across civil maintenance activities such as concreting, pothole repairs, drainage works, and maintenance of roads, footpaths and related infrastructure.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a backhoe in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in civil construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
- Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
- Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission.
The rewards
- A salary range of $61,300 to $70,300 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
Clickhereto view the Position Description and Information Package.
Applications close
11.00pm on Friday 20 February 2026
Specificenquiries
Peter Leeson | Team Leader Concrete Construction and Drainage | 0429 392 089
How To Apply
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