Expression of Interest - General Assistants

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Health and wellbeing days

Employee social club

Novated leasing options

Job summary

Inverell Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest for General Assistant roles in civil works. The work covers road maintenance, footpaths, parks, and drainage across Inverell and surrounds.

Remuneration starts at 1,071.04 AUD per week, with Adverse Working Conditions allowances and overtime where applicable. Great benefits and supportive culture are highlighted by the Council.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in civil works within Local Government.
• Willingness to undertake labouring and plant operation tasks.
• Ability to work around Inverell and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Day to day maintenance and repairs of roads, footpaths and assets nearby.
• Participate in civil construction projects including roads, parks and stormwater work.
• Inspect Council infrastructure to ensure safety and repair needs.
• Gain on-the-job experience in labouring, plant operation and teamwork.

Skills

Labouring

Civil works

Road maintenance

Team participation

Education

NSW Class C Drivers Licence

NSW Class MR licence

SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller (TCR)

Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP)

SafeWork NSW White Card

Overhead electrical work safety competency

Plant operation (Grader, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Backhoe, Roller)

Tools

Grader

Front End Loader

Skid Steer

Excavator

Backhoe

Stabiliser

Roller

Job description

• Do you have experience in labouring and general civil works duties?

• Interested in starting a career in Local Government?

• Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive culture?

About the team

The Civil Services team at Council is currently welcoming expressions of interest from anyone who with experience or interest in civil works in Local Government for a number of General Assistant role that cover a wide variety of tasks, including:

• Day to day maintenance and repairs of the roads, footpaths and other assets within and around Inverell and surrounding communities.
• Participate in civil construction projects including but not limited to road construction, parks maintenance, and stormwater drainage.
• Inspections of various Council infrastructure across the Shire to ensure our roads and facilities are safe and in good repair.
• Gain on-the-job experience in labouring, plant operation, participating in a team and more!

Remuneration starts at $1,071.04 per week, but shall also attract Adverse Working Conditions allowance and overtime and other allowances are payable where applicable.

Why work for Inverell Shire Council?

As one of the largest employers in Inverell and surrounding areas Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:

• Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in your field.
• Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
• Council actively promotes a healthy work-life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years!

Examples of qualifications or training that would be advantageous:

• NSW Class C Drivers Licence, or preferably a NSW Class MR licence or higher.
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller (TCR) and Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) accreditation.
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• Completion ofWork safely in the vicinity of overhead electrical apparatus as a non-electrical workerunit of competency.
• Plant operation experience and competencies in Grader, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Backhoe, Stabiliser, Roller or other powered mobile plant.

Do you have any questions about the role, about working for Council, or anything else? Please contact Council's Workforce Services team on [phone] and we will answer any questions you might have.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of theLocal Government (State) Award2026. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council