Multiple opportunities available – join the team at Taree Works Depot

The role & you

We have multiple vacancies available for experienced civil construction workers to join our team at the Taree Works Depot. If you’re looking for hands-on work that makes a real difference in your local community, this is a great opportunity to be part of a crew delivering essential infrastructure services.

In this role, you’ll be involved in a mix of manual labour and plant operation, contributing to the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges and drainage across the region.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out maintenance and construction works on roads, bridges and drainage

• Performing traffic control duties as required

• Operating minor plant and trucks

• Working in line with environmental requirements and safe work practices

What you’ll bring

• Experience in the civil construction industry

• A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence (or higher)

• A valid Construction Induction Card (White Card) with a strong understanding of WHS

• Experience operating minor plant equipment such as rollers, tractors, slashers, trucks and water carts

• A current Traffic Controller’s Card and Implement Traffic Control Plans Card, or willingness to obtain

If you enjoy practical work, being part of a team, and contributing to projects that matter to the community, this could be the role for you.

Why work with us?

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. 

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

The package: Commencing salary package range circa $55,900 to $61,500 p.a. plus superannuation. (Dependent on skills and experience.)  

Location: Your normal place of work will be the Taree Depot at 36 Arkwright Crescent, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours a week. This position works on a 9-day fortnight.

Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026 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 Daniel Park - Manager Operations North who is the hiring manager for this role. Dan can be reached on 02 7955 7669

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

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. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset 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.

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.