**ABOUT US**:
- Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and outstanding coastal environment._
Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
**Position**
The primary responsibility of the position is operating a backhoe, with additional duties including operating other types of machinery and performing a variety of labouring tasks associated with section functions, including pipe laying and construction, repair and maintenance of essential infrastructure.
**To be successful you will bring**
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a backhoe in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, storage tanks, valve pits and small sewer pump stations.
- Proven knowledge and ability to use pipe lasers and dumpy levels.
- Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
**The rewards**
- A salary range of $61,300 to $70,300 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
**Applications close**
11.30pm on Friday 24 October 2025
**Specific** **enquiries**
Alistair Weallans | Works Engineer | 02 5646 2828
📌 Plant Operator - Specialist (Backhoe) - Utilities Construction
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 Ballina