Medium Excavator Operator

• Do you have a training and experience in civil excavator operations?

• Interested in a rewarding and secure role in Local Government?

• Would you like to work for an organisation with great benefits and a supportive corporate culture?  

About Inverell Shire Council and the Civil Services team

Under the direction of Council's Manager Civil Engineering, Council's Civil Services team is responsible for a variety of tasks in the support of the Inverell Shire Council's services to the community:

• Construction and ongoing maintenance of a variety of Council assets including roads, stormwater pipes, bridges, parks and gardens and a variety of other assets!
• Performing road maintenance and repair services for Inverell and surrounding communities.
• Our grader operators form a part of a larger team, including other specialist plant operators, tradespeople, labourers and contractors with a number of specialities.
• Provide support to other areas of Council in our day-to-day operations, which can range from routine maintenance and construction, and even extends to emergency and disaster response, event support and more.

Why work for Inverell Shire Council?

As one of the largest employers in the Inverell area, Council provides a variety of opportunities and benefits to staff:

• Enjoy ongoing training and professional development.
• Local government is a rewarding industry where you get to directly serve and work to improving the Inverell community for everyone.
• Council actively promotes a healthy work-life balance with health and wellbeing days, active social club, and a positive and friendly atmosphere among colleagues.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, staff at Inverell Shire Council enjoy a range of other benefits, including but not limited to:

• Fortnightly rostered day off.
• Salary packaging options, including remote area rental and remote area mortgage packaging and novated leasing!
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks of annual leave, 1 week of MyLeave, and access to long service leave after only 5 years of service!
• Fitness Passport provides access to a local gym and Inverell Aquatic Centre for a discounted rate, and Gold members also enjoy access to gyms and fitness facilities across Australia.
• For those who may join us from outside of Inverell, enjoy participation in The Welcome Experience to help settle in, find schools, leisure or just an opportunity to socialise with other locals.