Construction Officer - Road Construction

Careers at Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster (9 day fortnight or 4‑

12% Superannuation

Ongoing professional development

Job security in a values-driven team

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Construction Officer for the Road Construction team on the Far North Coast of New South Wales. You will help deliver community infrastructure and perform a range of labouring duties across roads, footpaths, cycleways, drainage and related assets.

The role emphasizes safety, practical construction skills, and clear communication while working with minor plant and equipment. Attractive roster options and supportive team culture accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience in general construction and maintenance duties for roads and roadsides.
• Ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of road construction and maintenance projects including roads, footpaths, cycleways and drainage.
• Contribute to kerb and guttering, sign installation and bridge structures as part of Engineering Works.

Skills

Road construction

Physical labour

Communication skills

Minor plant operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Construction Officer - Road Construction

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 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 $59,700 to $68,600 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.

Applications clos

11.30pm on Sunday 1 November 2026

Specific enquiries

Daniel Leigh | Team Leader Road Construction | 02 6686 1***