About Us
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhance the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position:
This position is central to ensure that plant and equipment stay functional to deliver services to the community. Our Fuel Truck Driver not only delivers fuel but if responsible for the control if inventory, emergency response for fuel spills and compliance with legislative requirements and workplace health and safety.
We are looking for a motivated person with a great attitude, who is invested in being part of the Lismore City Council team. In return we will provide you with a challenge and the ability to contribute to the success of our community.
You'll be working in a 76 hour per fortnight in a permanent role, that will primarily be based at our Maintenance depot in Lismore. Hours are 6am to 3pm on a 9 day fortnight.
What we can offer you
* Finish at 3pm - that's right, we support you in maintaining a healthy life work balance
* A variety of work as you deliver to various sites and stakeholders.
* Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What we trust you to deliver
* Safe refuelling of fixed and mobile plant to keep operations running.
* Conduct pre-start safety checks and including daily inspections on plant items to ensure safe use.
* Collaborate with the Fleet Manager and site supervisors to achieve goals, solve problems and reduce risk.
* Demonstrate positive behaviours to deliver great outcomes for our internal stakeholders and the wider community.
What you'll need to be successful
* Experience in the operation of a Fuel Truck
* Current Class HR Drivers Licence
* Verification of Competency in the operation of the Fuel Truck
* Forklift High Risk Work Licence
* Verification of Competency in the operation of a Forklift
* SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card
* General Construction Induction Training Card (white card)
* Working at Heights Statement of Attainment
Full position description:
Full Time: 76 hours a fortnight
Salary range: $60,150 to $66,165 per annum + superannuation
Closing: 21 September 2025 at 11pm.
Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jason McKenna on
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.