Works Officer (RMCC)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here 

What you need to know...
•    permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
•    the package: $78,108 to $93,145 plus superannuation per annum
•    location: Grafton, NSW 
•    access to fitness passport 
•    9 day fortnight 
 
About the role
Join Clarence Valley Council as our new Works Officer (RMCC). As a key member of the Civil Services RMCC team, you will help deliver maintenance and construction activities across the State network (Gwydir Highway and Summerland Way), ensuring works are planned, programmed, delivered and recorded to a high standard. Based at our Rushforth Road Works Depot in South Grafton, this varied role will see you undertaking and recording road inspections, identifying asset defects, investigating customer requests and public complaints, raising work orders, and assisting with the planning and scheduling of maintenance and construction activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Undertake and record inspections on State roads (Gwydir Highway and Summerland Way), identifying asset defects, work conformance, and accomplishments. 
•    Direct, monitor, and motivate staff to deliver cost-efficient maintenance and construction services while maintaining a safe environment for workers and the public. 
•    Raise and manage work orders through computer-based systems for scheduling and monitoring work programs. 
•    Ensure all Council operations comply with quality, environmental, and WHS requirements, with accurate documentation. 
•    Organize and procure necessary plant, labour, materials, and services to complete designated works. 
•    Monitor expenditure daily, managing budgets and reporting any overruns to management. 
•    Inspect engineering matters, respond to public complaints, prepare reports, and recommend maintenance or reconstruction options. 
•    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery. 
•    Assist in auditing works to maintain Council standards in quality, environment, and WHS. 
•    Identify training needs, communicate with relevant sections, and provide or facilitate training. 
•    Verify and certify purchase orders and invoices related to supervised activities. 

Essential Selection Criteria: 
•    Certificate IV in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience. 
•    Current Driver’s Licence. 
•    WHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (NSW) or equivalent recognized in NSW. 
•    Proven experience in road construction and maintenance, including defect identification and rectification methods. 
•    General computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and mobile information management devices. 
•    Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in road construction and maintenance who enjoys practical problem-solving, working both independently and as part of a team, and contributing to safe, reliable road infrastructure for the Clarence Valley community. Apply now and be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality civil services and making the Clarence Valley a community full of opportunity.

Contact
Luke Fischer, Senior Contracts Engineer on 02 •••• •539

Closing date
Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

For this application you will be required to: 
•    address essential selection criteria from the position description 
•    address desirable selection criteria from the position description 
•    supply a resume 
•    supply a cover letter
•    supply relevant certificates and licences.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.