Apprentice Operator

Tamworth, New South Wales

Full-time

Description
Apprentice Operator – Transport Operations
Location:
Tamworth NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY

• Operational role in Council's road maintenance team.
• The position provides a career development opportunity that will enable a candidate to successfully achieve a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• A great opportunity to earn while you learn while being mentored in a friendly and professional team
• This role will provide you with experience in a broad range of work that will set you up for a career in road maintenance and construction

COULD THIS BE YOU?
To be successful in this role you will bring a positive attitude and an ability to get the job done. Although previous road maintenance experience is not critical you will bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

The Apprentice Operator – Transport Operations Is Responsible For

• Assisting in the provision od competent and efficient civil construction practices whilst completing studies in Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• Following and interpret instructions as directed by the supervisor.
• Carry out daily routine checks, monitoring and maintenance activities.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• P1, P2 or C Class Drivers Licence (Manual Licence Required)
• Higher School Certificate or Record of School Achievement
• Immunisations (or willingness to undergo) for Tetanus, Hepatis A & B
• Ability and Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Ability to work effectively with others.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dustin Evans, Works Coordinator, on

Salary range: Grade T3 – T5 -
$ $947.70 for a 38-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now Applications Close
: 11.59pm, Friday 16 December 2026.

Please note: Due to the Christmas shutdown Council offices will be closed from Wednesday 24 December Monday 5 January 2026.
If you're having any difficulty with the application process or would like to discuss a paper based application, please contact

or email

WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE:
More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play
It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY:
Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.
It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER:
Boost your career, the sky is the limit.
It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING:
Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

About Our Region
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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