Roller Operator

Greater Hume Shire Council; Jindera; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38-hour week

9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Professional development

PPE provided

Uniforms

Onsite health program

Job summary

Greater Hume Council is seeking a motivated Roller Operator to join the Maintenance Grading Team at the Jindera Works Depot. You will work on a range of road maintenance and civil construction projects across the council area, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes and efficient operations.

The role requires experience with rollers and small plant, a Construction Industry White Card, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating rollers and other small plant/equipment.
• Experience working on roadworks, maintenance activities, or civil construction.
• Current Construction Industry White Card and understanding of WHS requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate roller and other small plant on road maintenance projects.
• Contribute to maintenance grading and civil construction works.
• Work with Leading Hand and contractors to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Roller operation

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

White Card (Construction Industry)

Job description

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focuson responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern NewSouth Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the localgovernment areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga WaggaCouncils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, alla short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools,libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planningpermits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexibleapproach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoydelivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse ruralcommunities.

Greater Hume Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and are dedicated to protecting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people.

Join Greater Hume Council's Maintenance Grading Team

Greater Hume Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Roller Operator to join our Maintenance Grading Crew. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse range of road maintenance and civil construction projects while enjoying the variety that comes with working throughout the Greater Hume region.

Working closely with the Maintenance Grading Leading Hand and, at times, a small team of contractors, you will play an important role in maintaining Council's extensive road network and supporting safe, high-quality outcomes for our communities.

This position is based at Council's Jindera Works Depot and offers a 38-hour week and a 9-day fortnight, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Salary: $1,197.90 to $1,341.60 gross per week, plus 12% Superannuation, applicable allowances, and opportunities for overtime.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Experience operating rollers and other small plant and equipment.
• Experience working on roadworks, maintenance activities, or civil construction projects.
• A current Construction Industry White Card and a sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute to toolbox meetings, and follow written and verbal instructions.

What We Offer

At Greater Hume Council, we value our people and are committed to supporting their wellbeing and development. Benefits include:

• 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight, promoting work-life balance.
• 12% Superannuation contribution plus access to salary sacrifice options.
• Professional development opportunities and tertiary education assistance
• Fully supplied Council uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Free onsite physiotherapy and annual health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Annual performance and development reviews to support your career progression.
• Overtime opportunities available.

Applications close at 12noon on Friday, 21 August 2026.

Please note that applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including a Medical and Functional Assessment and Reference Checks, prior to the commencement of employment.