Expression of Interest - Relieving Operator

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Inverell; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adverse Working Conditions allowance

Overtime pay

Training and development

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Inverell Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for a civil plant operator role within the Civil Engineering branch. Duties include day-to-day operation of powered mobile plant and involvement in civil construction projects such as road works, parks maintenance, and stormwater management.

Remuneration starts at AUD 1,118.30 per week with Adverse Working Conditions allowance and overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered mobile plant and civil works within council projects.
• Current NSW driving licence (C or HR preferred) and White Card.
• Willingness to work under Adverse Working Conditions and overtime where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered mobile plant including front-end loader, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, roller and other equipment.
• Participate in road construction, parks maintenance, and stormwater works.
• Inspect council infrastructure to ensure roads and facilities are safe and in good repair.

Skills

Powered mobile plant operation

Civil construction

Road maintenance

Education

NSW Class C Driver's Licence

NSW Class HR Licence or higher

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Job description

• Do you have experience in civil or earthmoving plant operation 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 with experience in operation of powered mobile plant within Council's Civil Engineering branch. Day to day duties include:

• Day to day operation of a variety of powered mobile plant, which can include but is not limited to front-end loader, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, roller, stabiliser, heavy trucks and other equpment.
• 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.

Remuneration starts at $1,118.30 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 HR licence or higher.
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller (TCR) and Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) accreditation.
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• 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 the Local Government (State) Award 2026. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council