General Works Assistant
Permanent - Full-time
Like working outdoors and taking pride in seeing an immediate difference? Join our Main Roads vegetation maintenance crew and help keep our roadsides safe, neat and looking their best. With a supportive team, the right gear, and work you can take pride to at the end of the day.
- Be part of the Main Roads vegetation maintenance crew, helping improve safety, presentation and access across our network
- Safety-first culture with training and the right gear to do the job properly
- Operate minor plant and equipment and build your skills over time
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
As a General Works Assistant in our Main Roads vegetation maintenance crew, you’ll help maintain roadside and verge areas across the network through mowing, snipping/brushcutting and spraying, while also supporting general road and drainage maintenance as required.
You’ll work outdoors as part of a safety-first crew, operating tools and equipment to keep vegetation under control and sightlines clear, and to present a tidy roadside environment. You will also be required to:
- Undertake a broad range of tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, parks, buildings, including but not limited to mowing, landscaping maintenance, , traffic control, road signage, graffiti removal, etc.
- Operate small items of plant in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Work with minimal supervision to carry out a broad range of tasks associated with construction and maintenance functions.
- Ensure that works are undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner under direction.
Read theposition statementand learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
You’re reliable, practical and safety-focused, with experience using tools, minor plant and equipment on civil or maintenance worksites. You take direction, work well in a crew, and you’re also confident working with minimal supervision to get the job done to a high standard. You must also meet the following essential requirements:
- Current SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card) (or equivalent recognised in NSW)
- Minimum current Class C driver’s licence
- Demonstrated commitment to safety (compliance and on-site behaviour)
- Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
- Experience using minor plant and equipment and performing a range of outdoor maintenance tasks
- Highly desirable:LR licence or above; ChemCert (or equivalent) for herbicide application; experience operating tractors and similar plant; and experience working on live roads with traffic control.
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
- Competitive salary from $29.28 - $34.03 per hour plus 12% superannuation
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
- 38-hour working week
- Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- Be part of a high-performing team in a new capacity
- Be mentored and work within a Construction team in a supportive and collaborative team culture
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Wednesday 3 June 2026
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Matt Jones, Coordinator Main Roads on 4921 0758 or via emailmrjones@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via emailbstevenson@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
- To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
