Multi Skilled Operator (Works)

About the role

Byron Shire Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Operator for its Works team. This hands-on role contributes to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council infrastructure across the shire, operating plant and trucks while supporting works crews. Projects include roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks, gardens and public facilities. The position is based at Byron Depot but Council may require work from other sites.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant, trucks and equipment in line with licenses, tickets and competency requirements.
• Carry out construction, maintenance and labouring work on Council infrastructure assets.
• Help plan and deliver daily works programs.
• Supervise staff or coordinate traffic control on minor works as required.
• Keep equipment safe and well maintained.
• Deliver good customer service to residents, contractors and stakeholders.
• Take part in a rostered on-call system and respond to emergency works.

Required profile

• Experience operating and maintaining major plant and/or trucks such as excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes or tipper trucks.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and work positively in a team.
• Experience in civil construction and labouring duties.
• Strong organisational skills, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality service.
• Current driver's licence and White Card.

Required skills

• Medium Rigid (MR), Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) licence (highly regarded)
• Traffic controller and implement traffic control plans qualifications (highly regarded)
• Experience loading heavy vehicles, working near overhead power lines, bridge construction, concrete works or leading hand duties (highly regarded)

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight schedule.
• Salary in the range $1,237.66 to $1,434.02 depending on skills and experience, plus allowances, under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
• 12% superannuation, annual salary reviews and long service leave from 5 years' service.
• Educational and training support, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport.

Candidates apply through the online application form, attaching a resume and optional cover letter, or by recording answers to the questions in an MP3 audio file under 50MB. Applications close on 15 November 2026.