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.
Position
We are offering a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated backhoe operator to join our Engineering Works section.
Reporting to the Supervisor Utilities Construction, this position provides high level support in the delivery and maintenance of essential water and wastewater infrastructure for the Ballina Shire community.
In this hands-on role, you will primarily operate a backhoe to support a range of construction and maintenance projects. You while also contribute to broader operational activities including pipe laying, infrastructure repairs, maintenance works and the operation of other plant and equipment.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a skilled and supportive team delivering vital services across the Shire.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respectful, 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 and valve pits.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
- Class MR driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission, or a willingness to obtain.
- Traffic Control and Implement Traffic Control (or a willingness to obtain)
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Poly Welding certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Trenching and Shoring certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Locate and protect underground services certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
- 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.
- 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
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Contact
Alistair Weallans | Works Engineer | 02 5646 2828
