Road Worker - Balranald Maintenance Crew

Transport for NSW; Arumpo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a permanent full-time operator in Balranald, NSW, to perform maintenance and manual labouring tasks on road projects. You will work with tools and equipment, travel to various sites, and contribute to safer and longer-lasting infrastructure.

The role requires safety focus, reliability, and flexibility to work outside standard hours. Aboriginal or disability adjustments may be accommodated.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid White Card (Construction).
• Current Class C driver licence (minimum P1).
• Be prepared to obtain Traffic Controller cards within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to work in high-speed, high-volume traffic environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and labouring tasks using plant, equipment and hand tools.
• Conduct road maintenance activities including widening, barrier installs, and heavy patching works.
• Travel across the region to attend worksites and respond to call-outs.
• Contribute to safer, smoother roads and longer-lasting infrastructure in outdoor environments.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Focus

Physical Labour

Reliability

Education

White Card (Construction)

Tools

Class C Licence

Traffic Controller Cards

Job description

• 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.

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

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.

About You

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.

Essential requirements:

• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current Class C driver licence (minimum P1)
• 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.

Join us

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.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8 November 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.