Salary Range: $67,169 - $78,061 pa + superannuation
Are you a hands-on leader with a knack for signage maintenance and installation? Warrumbungle Shire Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Sign Crew Leader to oversee the installation and maintenance of road signage across our vibrant community. In this hands-on role, you will lead a small team to ensure that all road signs, traffic controls, and street signs are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest safety and compliance standards. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and accessibility of our road network, enhancing the well-being of residents and visitors alike.
As the Sign Crew Leader, you will take on the responsibility of planning and coordinating daily signage tasks, allocating workloads, and managing your team to ensure the efficient and timely completion of works. You’ll work closely with the Supervisor and a dedicated Sign Crew Operator, to maintain quality and safety standards, all while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Your role will also involve overseeing the safe operation and daily maintenance of plant, tools, and equipment used for signage work, as well as managing stock levels and ensuring that materials are available when needed.
In addition to your technical expertise in road signage, you will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring skills. You will provide guidance and support to your team member, promoting safe work practices and encouraging collaboration. Reporting and record-keeping will also be part of your responsibilities, ensuring that all timesheets, job sheets, and progress reports are completed accurately and on time. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development and maintenance of our Shire’s infrastructure.
If you have experience in road signage maintenance, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a supportive team and make a real difference in the Warrumbungle Shire community.
This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.
Selection criteria include:
- Demonstrated experience in road and traffic signage installation and maintenance.
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a small team, providing clear direction and support.
- Sound knowledge of relevant RMS/Austroads signage standards and requirements.
- Competence in the safe operation and basic maintenance of plant, vehicles, and equipment relevant to signage works.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to complete reports and work records.
- Commitment to Work Health and Safety and the ability to implement safe work practices.
- Current Class MR Driver Licence.
- Traffic Control tickets (e.g. Implement Traffic Control Plans, Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plans) or willingness to obtain.
It is a plus if you have a Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent trade/industry qualification, previous local government or civil construction industry experience and experience in ordering materials and maintaining stock levels.
Benefits of working for Council
Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including
- Great leave opportunities
- Long service leave after 5 years
- 1 RDO every 2 weeks
- Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
- Carer’s leave
- 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
- Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!
- Support for training and professional development
- Formal training opportunities
- Access to thousands of free online training courses
- Weekly pay cycle
- Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
- Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
- Flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
- Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
- Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
- PPE provided
About Warrumbungle Shire Council
Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.
With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 15 February 2026.
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.