Overview
Description: Permanent full‐time role offering stability and job security. Varied, hands‐on work across Council's maintenance and civil operations. 9‐day fortnight to support work/life balance.
Location
Central Coast NSW, New South Wales
About The Role
As a Crew Member Operator, you will be part of a skilled and safety‐focused team responsible for the construction, maintenance and safety of our local road network. This is a practical role involving the operation of plant and equipment, general labouring, and working in live traffic environments. You will play an important role in delivering quality outcomes for the community while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork and customer service. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Key Activities Of This Role Include
* Operate a range of plant and equipment to support road construction and maintenance works
* Undertake general labouring duties including bitumen, concrete, drainage and traffic works
* Work safely in high‐risk environments such as traffic corridors, near overhead power lines and underground services
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
* Current HR Drivers Licence
* Current SafeWork accreditation as a Traffic Controller (TCR)
* Current SafeWork accreditation to Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP)
* Relevant licences or certification of competency to operate allocated plant or with obligation to obtain within a specified time period as required
* Current Safework White Card (general construction induction card) or equivalent
Experience In These Areas Will Be Highly Regarded
* Experience operating small plant, trucks over 4.5 tonnes, and complex plant associated with civil construction and maintenance
* Experience undertaking general labouring tasks in a civil construction and maintenance environment
* Demonstrated experience in plant floating, towing operations and load restraint
Other Important Information
* The commencing salary for this position is up to $66K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $76.5K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus12% superannuation + Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
* We have a permanent full-time role available
* This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
* This role is located at the Long Jetty Depot
Extra Benefits
* Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
* Free flu vaccination program
* Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
* Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
* We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
* Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Gab Villa, Team Leader Pavements. You can contact Gab on 0434 180 840. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 22 March 2026.
Privacy and How To Apply
To download our Privacy Statement click here.
Location
Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
How To Apply
We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks where appropriate, including reference checks, Pre‐Employment Medical checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and qualifications verification.
To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These Steps:
* Answer the on-line questions shown below.
* Attach your resume
* Attach your qualifications and licences.
If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e‐mail. For further instructions please click here.
You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the "Save Application" button. If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1‐hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library.
We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.
#J-18808-Ljbffr