Clarence Valley Council

Field Operator (General)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• Permanent - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $56,268 to $67,101 plus superannuation, per annum
• location - Rushforth Road Works Depot
• 9 day fortnight
• access to fitness passport

About the role

Clarence Valley Council requires a range of general plant operators to support the delivery of both maintenance and capital works for road and transport infrastructure.

Currently there is a position available at the Rushforth Road Works Depot and we are looking for operators with experience in a range of plant items such as: - MR/HR truck - Water cart operations - Roller Operations - Front end Loader.

If you have experience in any of these items of plant or other items of plant then apply now.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Todd Butler, Foreman General Plant on (02) 6640 3519

Closing date

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.