Apprentice Operator - Transport Operations (Barraba & Manilla)

Careers at Council; Manilla; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tamworth Regional Council invites applications for an Apprentice Operator – Transport Operations in Barraba & Manilla, NSW. You will learn on the job while pursuing a Certificate III in Civil Construction, mentored by a professional team to build a career in road maintenance and construction.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, teamwork and a readiness to learn, with responsibilities including following supervisor instructions, daily checks and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in competent civil construction practices while studying Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• Follow and interpret supervisor instructions.
• Carry out daily routine checks, monitoring and maintenance.

Education

Higher School Certificate or RoSA

Job description

Apprentice Operator - Transport Operations (Barraba & Manilla)

Careers at Council – Manilla NSW

No experience required

3d ago , from SEEK Grad Graduate Positions

Barraba & Manilla, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Operational role located in Barraba with 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 of 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.

Salary range: Grade T3 – T5

$736.00 - $985.60 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.

Applications Close: 11.59pm, Friday 16 October 2026

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. https://shorturl.at/npAF6

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