Ganger (Leading Hand) Road Maintenance - Vegetation Maintenance

Job No: BSC202200284
Location: Ballina

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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

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Position

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic individual to join Council's road maintenance team. The key responsibility of this Ganger level position is to provide onsite guidance and assistance to a small team of employees to ensure delivery of quality road maintenance and vegetation management programs.

To be successful you will bring

  • Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
  • Proven experience and ability to perform labouring duties associated with vegetation management, including trimming of tree branches and operation of spray truck equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise a team.
  • Proven experience and ability to perform labouring duties associated with vegetation management, including trimming/removal of tree branches and trees and operation of spray truck equipment.
  • Demonstrated good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated good customer service skills with the ability to communicate with the community in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Demonstrated digital literacy with experience and competence in computer and devices (e.g. tablet, iPhone) applications.

The rewards

  • A salary range of $61,500 to $70,500 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
  • 9 day fortnight or 4 day week working arrangement.
  • An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
  • An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
  • Learning and career development opportunities.
  • Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package. 

Applications close
 
11.30pm on Friday 16 May 2025
 
Specific enquiries

Aaron Keen | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 02 6681 0535

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