Based in Urana, but will work across the Federation Council area
Build Your Career While Building Our Community!
The Role: What You'll Be Doing
As an Operations Officer, you are the backbone of our road maintenance and construction teams. Your day-to-day will include:
* Mastering the Machinery: Safely operating plant and equipment like excavators, loaders, and skid steers.
* Infrastructure Excellence: Providing the labour and skills needed to build, maintain, and repair vital civil infrastructure.
* Roadside Detail: Installing essential furnishings like signs, guideposts, and guardrails to keep our drivers safe.
* Keeping it Moving: Handling traffic control duties when needed and ensuring your plant is clean, serviced, and ready for action.
* Staying Organised: Accurately completing documentation and plant logs to keep our programs on track.
What You Bring to the Team (Selection criteria to be addressed in your application)
We're looking for someone proactive who takes pride in their work. You'll need:
* The Right Licence: A current and valid Medium Rigid (MR) Licence.
* Operator Skills: Experience or certificates of competency in plant like skid steers or loaders.
* Safety First: A Construction Induction (White Card) and a solid understanding of plant maintenance.
* Proven Track Record: Relevant experience in a construction or similar environment.
* Proactive Mindset: The initiative to solve problems on the fly and a willingness to learn.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
* True Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off.
* Career Growth: We offer ongoing training, personal development, and clear paths for progression.
* Long-Term Security: A permanent role with long service leave entitlements after 5 years.
* Community Impact: Help create a safe, reliable road network for the Urana community.
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council's policies and conditions of employment. The salary commences at $1,153.70 per week plus Award allowances, with progression up to $1,337.90 per week plus Award allowances dependent upon skills and experience.
How to find out more
To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Abhi Bohra, Works Overseer Urana on 0402 025 614 or HR Officer Megan Lynch on 0403 447 196 during business hours Monday to Friday.
You may apply through any of the following methods:
* Online:Select the 'Apply' button on our HR Management platform.
* By Mail:Send your application to Federation Council Human Resources, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646.
Applications close 4:00pm Friday 01 May 2026 which will be reviewed as they come in!
Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
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