Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Truck Driver Unsealed Roads

About the Opportunities

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a Truck Driver to join our Unsealed Roads Team. In this role you will operate machinery including Roller, Watercart and Tipper.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, cooperative, proven team player, who is flexible and responsive to changing work priorities. You will be an experienced operator with the skills to operate in a physically demanding civil or general infrastructure maintenance or construction site.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,179 per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression.

Allowance: Adverse Working Level 1 / On-call

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Gregory Philp, Unsealed Roads & Vegetation Coordinator on 02 6581 8168.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete your details, answer the targeted questions and upload a copy of your resume.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 11.30pm

Notes:

Your application is being processed through our new recruitment system; we really appreciate your understanding and patience. If you have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to us atjobs@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

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