**ABOUT US**:
- Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great 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**
We are currently seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic individual to join Council's road maintenance team. The key responsibility of this Ganger level position is to provide onsite guidance and assistance to a small team of employees to ensure delivery of quality road maintenance and vegetation management programs.
**To be successful you will bring**
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Proven experience and ability to perform labouring duties associated with vegetation management, including trimming of tree branches and operation of spray truck equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise a team.
- Proven experience and ability to perform labouring duties associated with vegetation management, including trimming/removal of tree branches and trees and operation of spray truck equipment.
- Demonstrated good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated good customer service skills with the ability to communicate with the community in a professional and courteous manner.
**The rewards**
- A salary range of $61,500 to $70,500 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
- 9 day fortnight or 4 day week working arrangement.
- 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.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
**Applications close**
- 11.30pm on Friday 16 May 2025
**Specific enquiries**
Aaron Keen | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 02 6681 0535