Grader Operator

Job No: ISC296
Location: Ashford

Applications are invited for the position of Grader Operator, based at Council's Ashford Depot. 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.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Grader Operator position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

 

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

  • NSW School Certificate or acceptable education standard;
  • Trade Certificate in Plant Operation OR Suitable formal training and satisfactory experience operating a grader in road construction/ maintenance;
  • NSW Class C Drivers Licence;
  • Traffic Controller Certificate or ability and willingness to obtain one;
  • SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card');

Desirable Criteria:

Qualifications

  • Select/Modify Traffic Control Plans Certificate
  • Apply Traffic Control Plans Certificate

Skills and Experience

  • Successful completion of an approved course for supervisors or suitable experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to 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 Operational Band 1, Level 4, Grade 7.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,155.40 to $1,244.20 gross per week.  In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.498 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, Jay Halloran on (02) 67288 200.

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 Friday, 9 August 2024 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

 

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council

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Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council’s Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.