Leading Hand/Pipelaying Assistant
Job No:
ISC403
Location:
Inverell
Applications are invited for the position of Leading Hand/ Pipelaying Assistant, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The Leading Hand/ Pipelaying Assistant is responsible for the satisfactory execution of general duties in the Reticulation Construction Unit, for construction and/ or maintenance projects undertaken by the Civil Engineering Branch and would act as relief team leader of that Unit, when required.
- Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms as well as participating facilities around Australia;
- Salary packaging options, including Remote Area Benefits and novated vehicle leasing;
- Flexible Work Arrangements;
- Employee Assistance Program; and
- Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service!
For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Leading Hand/ Pipelaying Assistant position please click here to access the Position Profile.
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications
- NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent;
- Satisfactory formal training in pipelaying techniques
OR
Suitable experience; - NSW Class MR Drivers Licence;
- Traffic Controller Certificate;
- SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’).
Desirable Criteria:
Qualifications
- Satisfactory formal training in supervision
OR
Satisfactory experience; - Implement Traffic Control Plans Certificate;
- Identify, locate and protect underground services unit of competency;
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces competency;
- Work Safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker unit of competency;
- National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Dogging (DG).
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 2, Grade 3. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,054.57 to $1,119.38 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.513 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, Tony Hill on (02) 6728 8200.
Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 28 November 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council