Bitumen Maintenance Ganger

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Bitumen Maintenance Ganger to lead bitumen patching and road maintenance across the rural Bathurst region. You will supervise crews, coordinate works and uphold safety and quality on site.

Essentially you must hold NSW HR (minimum) with White Card and Traffic Controller training, plus experience with bitumen products and road works. The council offers a permanent full-time role, rostered days off, generous leave, training and confidential support services.

Qualifications

• Hold NSW HR licence as a minimum and White Card.
• Knowledge of bitumen products and bitumen maintenance.
• Experience supervising staff and completing forms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bitumen patching and road maintenance works.
• Coordinate and supervise staff to ensure safety and quality.
• Complete standard forms and reports as required.

Skills

NSW HR Driver's Licence

Bitumen knowledge

Staff supervision

Numeracy & literacy

Form completion

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Traffic Controller Training Card

Job description

As Bitumen Maintenance Ganger you will be required to undertake and be responsible for bitumen patching duties associated with Council’s road construction and maintenance activities within the rural areas of the Bathurst region.

You will hold a current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence, as a minimum (HR would be desirable), and have knowledge and experience in the operation of minor plant associated with road construction and maintenance particularly bitumen related activities. Experience with bitumen products whilst working in the road maintenance and construction industry are also key requirements.

About the role

Key Requirements

• Possess a current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence as a minimum.
• Possess a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Possess Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card
• Sound knowledge and experience in the handling of bitumen products and bitumen maintenance practices and procedures.
• Sound experience and knowledge in the supervision, coordination, and management of staff.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position.
• Experience in completing standard forms.

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,237.70 to $1,300.25 per week + super

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 7.00am to 3.57pm with an RDO every second week - Required to be available for periodic weekend on-call roster

Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Works Manager - Chris Schumacher - 02 6333 6***

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.