- Do you have a training and experience in civil grader operations?
- 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?
Inverell Shire Council is looking for an individual to join the Rural Maintenance Section of our Civil Engineering team in the role of Grader Operator, and will be responsible for the day to day operation of a grader carrying our maintenance grading operations around Inverell Shire, and occasionally undertaking construction grading.
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!
- Performing road maintenance and repair services for Inverell and surrounding communities.
- Our grader operators form a part of a larger team, including other specialist plant operators, tradespeople, labourers and contractors with a number of specialities.
- Provide support to other areas of Council in our day-to-day operations, which can range from routine maintenance and construction, and even extends to 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!
Applications are invited for the position of Grader Operator, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for the satisfactory execution of roads and drainage maintenance by a grader on projects undertaken by the Civil Engineering Branch. Construction grading may also be required to be carried out on an occasional basis.
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
• NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or acceptable education standard.
- Trade Certificate in Grader operations, or unit of competency in grader operations and satisfactory experience in road construction and maintenance.
- NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
- SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller accreditation.
- SafeWork NSW Implement Traffic Control Plans accreditation.
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’).
Desirable Criteria:
- Successful completion of an approved course for Supervisors, or suitable experience in the supervision of a civil works team.
- Demonstrated ability to perform final trim.
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 Administrative/ Technical/ Trades Band 1, Level 4, Grade 7, and salary will be in a range from $1,190.10 to 1,281.53 gross per week in accordance with qualifications and experience,. 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, 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council
