Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
here
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
- the package: $52,701 to $62,847 plus superannuation per annum
- location: South Grafton, NSW
- access to fitness passport
- 9 day fortnight
About the role
Clarence Valley Council are looking for a qualified Traffic Controller to join our Shared Services team. You'll support the Council's extensive infrastructural construction and maintenance program, working as part of a collaborative team. The position is based out of our road works depot in South Grafton.
The role suits someone who:
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Delivers professional, community-focused service
- Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety for your teammates and the public
Physical requirements: This role involves prolonged standing, working in varied terrain, driving, and manual handling.
If this sounds like you, we'd welcome your application. Please refer to the full position description for details.
When applying please make sure you:
Answer all questions
Upload your resume, cover letter and all relevant tickets and licenses
Contact
Nigel Chisholm, Foreman Traffic Control on 0447 660 081.
Closing date
Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au
For this application you will be required to:
- address essential selection criteria from the position description
- address desirable selection criteria from the position description
- supply a resume
- supply a cover letter
- supply relevant certificates and licences.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
