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
We are offering a great opportunity for an appropriately experienced individual to join our Engineering Works section.
Reporting to the Supervisor Utilities Construction, this position plays an important role in delivering the construction and maintenance of the Shire’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Working as part of a collaborative team, the role will support the Supervisor with site set-up, coordination of daily works, and ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work and being part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respectful, energetic and safe.
- Certificate III Water Operations, Civil Construction - Pipe Laying (or a willingness to obtain).
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in the construction maintenance and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, storage tanks, valve pits and small sewer pump stations.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation of relevant plant items (such as tipper truck, front end loader, backhoe, etc.) and basic mechanical knowledge.
- Class MR driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission and a safe driving record.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
- Working Near Overhead Power Lines ticket (or willingness to obtain)
- Traffic Control and Implement Traffic Control (or a willingness to obtain)
- Electrofusion Poly Welding certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Trenching and Shoring certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Locate and protect underground services certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Chainsaw Level 1 (Crosscut) ticket (or willingness to obtain).
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 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
- 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.
- 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
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Contact
Alistair Weallans | Works Engineer | 02 5646 2828
How To Apply
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