Construction Officer

6 days ago

Ballina New South Wales, 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 its Road Construction team.

Reporting to the Supervisor Road Construction, this hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of vital community infrastructure. You will be involved in a variety of labouring duties to assist in the completion of road construction and maintenance projects, including roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage, bridge structures and all other assets for the Engineering Works section.

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 construction and maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides, including concreting and finishing, pipe laying and sign installation.
  • Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate various items of minor plant and equipment.

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.
  • 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.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications clos

11.30pm on Friday 24 October 2025

Specific enquiries

Daniel Leigh | Team Leader Road Construction |

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