Position Overview
Inverell Shire Council is looking for an individual to join the Northern Section of our Civil Engineering team in the role of Bitumen Patching Ganger/Driver. The role is responsible for a variety of maintenance and construction projects, including the supervision of a specialist patching unit and the operation of one of Council’s heavy trucks.
About Inverell Shire Council and the Civil Services team
- Construction and ongoing maintenance of a variety of Council assets including roads, stormwater pipes, bridges, parks and gardens and a variety of other assets.
- Road maintenance and repair service for Inverell and surrounding communities.
- Our truck drivers form a part of a larger team, including specialist plant operators, tradespeople, labourers and contractors with a number of specialities.
- Provide support to other areas of Council in our day‑to‑day operations, which can range from emergency and disaster response, event support and more.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and upskilling to ensure our staff remain in front of industry best practices.
- Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing.
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Administrative/ Technical/ Trades Band 1, Level 4, Grade 7, and salary will be in a range from $1,190.10 to $1,281.53 gross per week in accordance with qualifications and experience. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable.
Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Operations Coordinator, Tony Hill on (02) 6728 8200.
Selection Criteria
- NSW School Certificate / Record of School Achievement or acceptable education standard.
- Successful completion of an approved course for Supervisors, or suitable experience in the supervision of a civil works team.
- Experience in the management of contractors.
- NSW Class HR Drivers Licence.
- Formal training in truck operations, or satisfactory experience in the industry.
- SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller Certificate or Traffic Control Work Training Card.
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (White Card).
- Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker accreditation.
- Implement Traffic Control Plans Certificate.
Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed above. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm.
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
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