Ballina Shire Council

Plant Operator - Specialist - Utilities Construction (backhoe)

📍 Location
East Ballina, New South Wales
⏰ Job Type
Full time
📅 Posted
June 16, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are offering a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated backhoe operator to join our Engineering Works section.

Reporting to the Supervisor Utilities Construction, this position provides high level support in the delivery and maintenance of essential water and wastewater infrastructure for the Ballina Shire community.

In this hands-on role, you will primarily operate a backhoe to support a range of construction and maintenance projects. You while also contribute to broa...

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