Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weight of Loads Officer. This is a role that requires travel across the region with a fellow Weight of Loads team member, using portable weigh scales to check truck compliance with national mass limits. You’ll look for signs of potential overloading and have conversations with drivers about their loads and routes. 

You’ll be trained and accredited by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) before you begin official duties. The role includes:

• Inspecting heavy vehicles on local roads for compliance with weight regulations

• Advising drivers and transport operators on safe and legal loading

• Supporting councils with route compliance for heavy and oversize vehicles

• Recording and reporting infringements (issued through Revenue NSW)

• Travelling in teams of two (typically Mon–Wed)  throughout the 14 councils in the Mid North Weight of Loads Group 

• Conducting trial weighs 

This is a hands-on field role involving travel from Monday to Wednesday (with accommodation provided) and local inspections Thursday and Friday. The Weight of Loads Officer works 10-hour days on the road and participates in a 76-hour fortnight with a fortnightly rostered day off.

Who we're looking for

• Demonstrated understanding of trucks, vehicles and load distribution

• A strong team player who is friendly and personable – you’ll be working closely with a partner during long travel days, so strong interpersonal skills are essential. 

• A confident communicator – able to clearly explain regulations and handle non-compliance conversations respectfully and professionally. 

• Can handle the travel and time away from home with resilience and self-reliance

• Willingness to undergo training under National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) standards

• Experience in transport, mechanical trades, civil construction or enforcement is desirable – though full training is provided

Mid North Weight of Loads (WOL) Group 

The WOL Group is a collaborative partnership between 14 local councils in northern New South Wales, working together to protect and maintain the integrity of local road networks by monitoring heavy vehicle use.

Originally established in response to a growing issue of overloaded trucks bypassing highway weigh stations and damaging local roads and bridges, the Mid North WOL Group plays a critical role in upholding vehicle weight compliance under national regulations. The group operates under the guidance of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and supports safe, sustainable freight movement across the region.

The Mid North WOL Group employs trained Weight of Loads Officers who travel throughout the region conducting roadside inspections using portable weigh scales to assess heavy vehicle loads. The focus is on protecting infrastructure, improving road safety, and ensuring fair use of transport networks. Vehicles found exceeding legal limits may be subject to fines or enforcement actions through Revenue NSW.

Weight of Loads Officers also assist with checking compliance for large and oversize vehicles travelling on gazetted or approved routes, helping councils make informed decisions on road access permits and route planning.

The Mid North WOL Group also conduct trial weighings and offer advice on correct loading.

Member Councils

The Mid North WOL Group includes the following councils:  Armidale Regional Council, Bellingen Shire Council, Coffs Harbour City Council, Dungog Shire Council,  Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Kempsey Shire Council, Liverpool Plains Shire Council, MidCoast Council, Muswellbrook Shire Council, Nambucca Shire Council, Tamworth Regional Council, Upper Hunter Shire Council, Uralla Shire Council, Walcha Council.

What we offer? 

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Starting salary $69,118 p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: You’ll be based at our Administration Centre in Gloucester, but the role is highly mobile and covers all Council areas within the Mid North Weight of Loads group. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Richard Wheatley, Team Leader Transport who is the hiring manager for this role. Richard can be reached on (02) 7955 7869 or richard.wheatley@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

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

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.