Senior Field Operator (Patching Truck)

Clarence Valley Council; Grafton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to fitness passport

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council in NSW is seeking a capable leader to head a road maintenance team across a large geographic area. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure delivery in a visually diverse region and support the community’s mobility and safety.

You will coordinate day-to-day work, track costs, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and collaborate with teams to deliver valued infrastructure across the valley.

Responsibilities

• Lead a road maintenance team and coordinate day-to-day activities
• Deliver essential road maintenance services across a large geographic area
• Ensure work planning, cost tracking, quality verification, safety and environmental standards

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here

What you need to know

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $64,608 to $77,046 plus superannuation per annum
• location: South Grafton, NSW
• access to fitness passport
• 9 day fortnight

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a road maintenance team and deliver infrastructure valued by the community? Do you enjoy a variety of work across a large geographic area?

Clarence Valley Council's Civil Services team is seeking an experienced leader to help deliver essential road maintenance services while developing their skills in one of New South Wales most scenic and geographically diverse regions.

We are looking for a leader with experience in road maintenance or construction who can work collaboratively and bring an enthusiastic attitude to the role. The position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of a work team and requires a sound understanding of work planning, cost tracking, quality verification, safety and environmental issues.

Contact

Zac Newton, Team Leader Maintenance on 02 6645 0***

Closing date

Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

Council is an EEO employer

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.