Mixed Duties Operator

Job No: ISC406
Location: Ashford

Applications are invited for the position of Mixed Duties Operator, based at Council's Ashford Works Depot. The Mixed Duties Operator is an in-field working supervisor, responsible for the satisfactory implementation of road maintenance programs and/ or minor construction projects and supervision of a small field unit.

  • 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 Water Tanker Operator position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

•    NSW School Certificate or equivalent.

•    Successful completion of an approved course for supervisors, or suitable experience.

•    Knowledge of roadwork techniques.

•    Knowledge of minor structural practices.

•    NSW Class MR Drivers Licence.

•    National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN).

•    National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Dogging (DG).

•    Traffic Controller Certificate.

•    Implement Traffic Control Plans Certificate.

•    SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’).

•    Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker accreditation.

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

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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.