- Interested in a rewarding and secure role in Local Government?
- Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive corporate culture?
- Do you identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander?
Inverell Shire Council is looking for a General Assistant to join our Civil Engineering team. The successful applicant shall be a member of the Construction Surveillance Section, and be responsible for the satisfactory execution of general road maintenance and construction duties. This position is an opportunity funded under the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant, Equity Programs, Skills and Workforce. This initiative is designed to support Aboriginal people to access employment and career development pathways into the Local Government sector and in Closing The Gap.
About Inverell Shire Council and the Civil Services team
Under the direction of Council's Manager Civil Engineering, Council's Civil Services team is responsible for a variety of tasks in the support of the Inverell Shire Council's services to the community:
- Construction and ongoing maintenance of a variety of Council assets including roads, stormwater pipes, bridges, parks and gardens and a variety of other assets!
- Road maintenance and repair service for Inverell and surrounding communities.
- General Assistants form a crucial part of a larger team, including truck drivers, tradespeople, plant operators and contractors with a number of specialities.
- Provide support to other areas of Council in our day-to-day operations, which can range from emergency and disaster response, event support and more.
In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:
- Ongoing training and upskilling to ensure our staff remain in front of industry best practices!
- Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to long service leave after only 5 years!
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
- NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’); and
- Must identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander.
Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 2, Grade 2. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,029.85 to $1,086.54 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 per hour will be paid where applicable.
Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Operations Coordinator, Tony Hill on (02) 6728 8200.
Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Anti-Discrimination NSW has granted Inverell Shire Council an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to advertise, designate and recruit for this position exclusively for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. The exemption order will be published in the NSW Government Gazette on 5 June 2026.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council
