Road Worker

Transport-For-Nsw; Balranald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW invites applications for a permanent full-time Road Worker in Balranald, NSW. Join our maintenance crew and contribute to safer, smoother roads through hands-on upkeep, use of plant and tools, and proactive problem solving in a rural regional setting.

You'll perform road maintenance tasks such as widening, barrier installs, patching, and routine call-outs across the region. A White Card is required, with traffic controller cards obtainable within 3 months, and a flexible,

Qualifications

• Must be safety-focused and able to perform physical work.
• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel within the region and undertake callouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Undertake road maintenance activities including widening, barrier installs, enhanced road pavements, overtaking lanes and heavy patching works.
• Travel throughout the region to attend worksites and call-outs as required.
• Contribute to safer, smoother roads and longer-lasting infrastructure in an outdoor setting.

Education

Current Construction Industry White Card

Traffic Controller Cards (within 3 months)

Job description

Road Worker - Balranald Maintenance Crew

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Balranald, NSW, AU, 2715

Job reference number: 112318

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1365.8-$0.0

• You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities
• You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

• Perform maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools.
• You’ll undertake road maintenance activities which may include, but not limited to, widening & barrier installs, enhanced road pavements, overtaking lanes and heavy patching works.
• Travel throughout the region to attend worksites including attending call outs where required.
• You will contribute to safer, smoother roads and longer-lasting infrastructure in a hands-on, outdoor environment.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Balranald. You will live within 100 km travelling distance of the Balranald works depot.

Your strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude formed across any sector or through life experience will see you thrive in this role, where being flexible, safety-focused and ready for physical work are key.

You’re recognised as a team player who takes initiative, skilled at getting the job done safely and efficiently, and willing to learn on the job.

Previous road or labouring experience is great but not essential—we’re looking for the right attitude and commitment.

• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Able and willing to obtain traffic Controller cards within 3 months of employment
• Competent working in a high-speed, high-volume traffic environment
• Be prepared to work outside normal working hours, attend callouts, travel across the district and work away from home when needed

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.