Safely transport staff and equipment across Tweed Shire while operating and maintaining civil and plant machinery to keep our construction and maintenance work moving.
About the role:
- Role is for the operation of Councils footpath sweeper, but may also be required to operate the street sweeper in the CBD areas.
- Role will entail working outside of Councils standard working hours requiring early morning starts. Relevant allowances are applicable.
- Help deliver and maintain roads, footpaths, cycleways, and stormwater systems for the Tweed community.
- Support a busy team that manages key transport and drainage infrastructure across the shire.
- Work in a growing region where new infrastructure is always in demand.
- Be part of a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change and teamwork matters.
- Contribute to projects that balance community needs with caring for the environment.
What's on offer:
- Full-time, permanent position
- a base salary ranging from $56,135 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,620 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Able to read job instructions, manuals, and complete basic work records with confidence.
- Skilled in operating a range of civil plant and machinery safely and effectively.
- Capable of carrying out routine plant maintenance and cleaning to keep equipment in good condition.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Able to complete accurate daily records such as run sheets, safety checks, and timesheets on time.
- Holds a current General Construction Induction (White) Card.
- License requirement is minimum MR
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position may be based in Murwillumbah or Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 27 2026 February at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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