Construction Officer - Road Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off (9 day fortnight)

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is 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 in our region.

You will be involved in a variety of physical labouring duties to assist in the completion of road construction and maintenance projects, including roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of general construction and maintenance duties for roads and roadsides, including concreting and finishing, pipe laying and sign installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of road construction and maintenance projects for roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage and bridge structures.
• Support the delivery of vital community infrastructure under supervision in the Engineering Works section.

Skills

Physical labour

Communication skills

Operate minor plant

Road construction knowledge

Job description

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

Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join its Road Construction team.

Position

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 1250