Works Assistant

Bellingen Shire Council is looking for a Works Assistant to support our Parks and Gardens teams. This hands-on role involves undertaking a variety of labouring tasks and operating small to medium plant to assist with the construction, repair, and maintenance of Council's parks, gardens, and infrastructure. This is a practical, outdoor role where safety, efficiency, and teamwork are essential.

About Us

Working with us means more than just a job – it's an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We're a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special.

Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty – from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit.

Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Works Supervisor or Gang Supervisor as allocated, you will be responsible for performing operational duties in a safe and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include undertaking general work in accordance with Safe Work Method Statements, maintaining work sites in a safe and clean state, undertaking traffic control when required, operating and maintaining small to medium plant safely, and completing relevant documentation such as logbooks, timesheets, and Council's Reflect system entries. You may also be required to respond to emergencies, including participating in an on-call roster for after-hours, weekend, or public holiday work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, maintenance, or horticultural activities relevant to Council operations. Qualifications such as a Certificate III in Civil Construction or related field are desirable. Required licences and tickets include a current NSW Class MR Driver Licence and a White Card. Desirable qualifications include Traffic Control Work Training, First Aid, Chainsaw Operation, and Certificates for working near power lines. Experience with small and medium plant, hand and power tools, and asset management systems is highly regarded.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail. Literacy and numeracy skills are required to complete job documentation accurately. You will need the ability to inspect and maintain plant and equipment, follow procedures to suit different work situations, and ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently to meet Council standards.

On offer

Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:

• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week with access to fortnightly rostered day off

Annual salary of $56,134 to $65,510 (plus super).

Still Have Questions?

• For further information regarding this role please contact Mick Cooper on
• For enquiries about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at

Sponsorship/work rights for Australia

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.

Temporary visa holders may be considered for a fixed-term appointment aligned with the duration of their visa, depending on the needs of the role and the business unit.

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role, we would love to learn more about you

If this sounds like you

Applications close: Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 4pm

Important information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which can include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessments, psychometric testing, and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role). We may also review publicly available information (such as social media) and, with your consent, contact previous employers not listed on your application.

Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes. Notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, reference requests, and application outcomes. Remember to check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Bellingen Shire Council is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us.

Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on or You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.

Download the How to Apply Guide here

Works Assistant

Government & Defence Other

Closes 19th Oct 25

Bellingen New South Wales Australia