Multi Skilled Operator (Works)

About the opportunity

Byron Shire Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi Skilled Operator to join our Works team. In this hands-on role, you'll contribute to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council infrastructure across the shire, operating a range of plant and trucks while supporting works crews to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects, including roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks, gardens and public facilities, all while enjoying the unique lifestyle the Northern Rivers region offers.

What you'll be doing

• Operate and maintain plant, trucks and equipment in accordance with licenses, tickets and competency requirements.
• Undertake construction, maintenance and labouring activities across Council infrastructure assets.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of daily works programs.
• Supervise staff or coordinate traffic control activities on minor works, as required.
• Ensure equipment and resources are operated safely and maintained appropriately.
• Provide a high level of customer service when engaging with residents, contractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in a rostered on-call system and responding to emergency works when required.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining major plant and/or trucks such as excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes, tipper trucks or similar equipment.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Experience performing a range of civil construction and labouring duties.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality service delivery.
• Current Drivers Licence and White Card.

Additional skills (highly regarded)

• Medium Rigid (MR). Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) Licence.
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans qualifications.
• Experience loading heavy vehicles.
• Working Near Overhead Power Lines competency.
• Experience in bridge construction, concrete works or leading hand responsibilities.

We offer 

• A full-time, permanent position (working 38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight).
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,237.66 to $1,434.02 (dependent upon skills and experience) plus applicable allowances.
• 12% Superannuation

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases based on award conditions 
• Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
• Education and training support
• Attractive salary packaging scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• MyLeave
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Location:

This position is based at Byron Depot; however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:  

Mark Maladay - Team Leader Capital Works - Ph: (02) 6685 9342; or

Amos Huntley - Team Leader General Maintenance - Ph: (02) 6685 9251.

Closing date:

5pm (NSW time), 15 November 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

Download the Plant Operator (Works) Position Description (PDF,420KB) 

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We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time. 
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Scout Talent has released an improvement to the candidate application experience through the 'Save Application' Feature. As a candidate you can start an application and progressively update the application until they are ready to submit.

You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand. 

You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

 You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.