General Hand

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? 

Uralla Shire Council is seeking a full-time General Hand to join our dynamic Works team.

In this role, you’ll be involved in a variety of tasks including manual handling, general labouring, and traffic control. While your base will be at our Uralla depot, you’ll also have the chance to work across different locations, keeping things interesting and varied!

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description - General Hand.

The Candidate

You are a hands-on go-getter who thrives in a team, loves learning, and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done!

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a career with a supportive, community-focused Council. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Variety every day – no two days are the same
• A friendly, team-oriented environment – where everyone pitches in to help each other succeed
• Competitive salary – starting at $1,073.30 gross per week (depending on skills and experience)

Plus, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits and great conditions, including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to and from other NSW Councils)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Access to novated leasing options

And that’s not all! We offer ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and annual performance reviews to help you grow and succeed.

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure.

 How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later, however we recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered - Noting that you also must hold relevant qualifications for the position.