At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Works team to operate plant and trucks, contributing to community infrastructure projects.
- Company: Byron Shire Council, committed to sustainability and community service.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary, superannuation, and training support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying the beautiful Northern Rivers lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Experience with heavy machinery and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 1868 - 2283 $ per month.
Byron Shire Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Operator to join our Works team. In this hands-on role, you'll contribute to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council infrastructure across the shire, operating a range of plant and trucks while supporting works crews to deliver quality outcomes for the community. This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects, including roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks, gardens and public facilities, all while enjoying the unique lifestyle the Northern Rivers region offers.
What you'll be doing:
- Operate and maintain plant, trucks and equipment in accordance with licenses, tickets and competency requirements.
- Undertake construction, maintenance and labouring activities across Council infrastructure assets.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of daily works programs.
- Supervise staff or coordinate traffic control activities on minor works, as required.
- Ensure equipment and resources are operated safely and maintained appropriately.
- Provide a high level of customer service when engaging with residents, contractors and stakeholders.
- Participate in a rostered on-call system and respond to emergency works when required.
What we're looking for:
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining major plant and/or trucks such as excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes, tipper trucks or similar equipment.
- Proven ability to supervise staff and contribute positively within a team environment.
- Experience performing a range of civil construction and labouring duties.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality service delivery.
- Current Drivers Licence and White Card.
Additional skills (highly regarded):
- Medium Rigid (MR).
- Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) Licence.
- Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans qualifications.
- Experience loading heavy vehicles.
- Working Near Overhead Power Lines competency.
- Experience in bridge construction, concrete works or leading hand responsibilities.
We offer:
- A full-time, permanent position (working 38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,237.66 to $1,434.02 (dependent upon skills and experience) plus applicable allowances.
- 12% Superannuation.
- Other benefits include:
- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases based on award conditions.
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service.
- Education and training support.
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year).
- Fitness Passport.
- MyLeave.
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
Location: This position is based at Byron Depot; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: Mark Maladay - Team Leader Capital Works - Ph: (02) 6685 9***; or Amos Huntley - Team Leader General Maintenance - Ph: (02) 6685 9***.
Closing date: 5pm (NSW time), 15 November 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
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