AddressChange 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 ROLEPosition
Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and competent Excavator operator to join its road maintenance team. The successful candidate will have specialist competence in the operation of an excavator, with the ability to operate a range of other plant items in an efficient and effective manner to comply with Council safety, environmental, risk management and quality systems to achieve work program objectives
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission and a good and safe driving record.
- Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of an excavator in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in road construction and maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides.
The rewards
- A salary range of $55,000 to $63,100 per annum (plus 10.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- 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.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.
Specific enquiries
Paul Crozier | Works Engineer | 02 6686 1***
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