Maintenance Officer

4 days ago

Ballina, Australia BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL Full time $57,400 - $65,900 per year
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

Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our road maintenance team.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Road Maintenance, this hands-on role is part of a small team dedicated to keeping our roadsides safe and well-maintained. The position plays a key part in roadside vegetation management, including operating spray equipment and applying chemicals to ensure clear, safe and well maintained roadsides.

To be successful you will bring

  • Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience in general maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides, including roadside vegetation management, concreting and finishing, pipe laying and sign installation.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate various items of minor plant and equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
  • Chemical Spray Ticket (current), or demonstrated extensive experience in spraying chemicals and willingness to obtain a ticket and apply chemicals.
  • Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission.
  • Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
  • Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, excavations and at heights.

The rewards

  • A salary range of $57,400 to $65,900 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
  • 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.
  • Provision of uniform and PPE.
  • 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.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 26 September 2025

Specific enquiries

Alistair Weallans | Works Engineer |

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