Ganger Roads

Ganger Roads

Closing date: 13/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Quirindi

Department: Infrastructure and Utilities

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Make a real impact where it matters most.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We’re working hard to provide strong leadership and sustainable services to the Liverpool Plains, while developing our shire as an attractive destination to live, work, visit and invest. When you join Liverpool Plains Shire Council, you’ll be part of that impact every single day.

How you’ll make an impact

Join our Roads team as a Ganger, internally known as Team Leader, and play a key role in delivering and maintaining essential infrastructure across the Liverpool Plains region. In this hands-on leadership position, you will coordinate and support a crew undertaking road construction, maintenance and civil works, while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This position offers an attractive salary ranging from $64,360.40 to $82,383.60 gross per annum, plus superannuation (12 per cent), with commencing salary dependant on qualifications, skills, qualifications and experience.

What you’ll bring to our team

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in road construction, maintenance and associated civil works.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a work crew in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of work health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Experience implementing and monitoring traffic management requirements.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and work instructions.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Why Liverpool Plains Shire Council?

Because here, your work matters. You’ll make a real difference for our community while enjoying genuine work–life balance, opportunities to grow, and the benefits of regional living. With a supportive team, flexible arrangements and a lifestyle many only dream of, Liverpool Plains is a place where your career and life can both thrive.

You’ll enjoy access to a range of other benefits, including:

• Nine-day fortnight,
• Salary packaging and novated leasing opportunities,
• Generous leave entitlements, including Long Service Leave after five years’ continuous service,
• Professional development and training opportunities,
• Health and wellbeing initiatives,
• Access to Council’s Employee Assistance Program.

At Liverpool Plains Shire Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve – where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

About the Liverpool Plains Shire

The Liverpool Plains Shire is centrally located in the New England-North West, strategically nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Stretching across 5,086 square kilometres, the Liverpool Plains is renowned as the food bowl of New South Wales and is home to a vibrant community, offering the best of country living.

The main population centres of Quirindi and Werris Creek are located at the heart of the Shire and are supported by several smaller villages and hamlets including Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, and Willow Tree.

Read to Apply?

To apply, click APPLY NOW below and complete the application form. You will need to attach your Resume (CV) and Cover Letter and address the selection criteria.

Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 13 November.

Applications will be reviewed progressively, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, please feel free to contact Marcus Tickle, Roads Coordinator on (02) 6746 1755 for a confidential discussion.