Field Operator; Traffic Facilities

Overview

Townsend, New South Wales
Full-time
$57,955 to $69,112 plus superannuation per annum

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while 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

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $57,955 to $69,112 plus superannuation per annum
• location:
  Townsend, NSW
• access to fitness passport
• 9 day fortnight

Council delivers a large amount of infrastructural construction and maintenance work every year. We are seeking a reliable Field Operator (Traffic Facilities) to undertake traffic facility and general maintenance works across the local government area.

• Installing and maintaining road signs, roadside furniture and road markings
• Operating plant and equipment safely and competently
• Ensuring all works comply with WHS, legislative and quality standards
• Completing required documentation and reporting asset conditions
• Liaising with supervisors, team members and the public

This role suits a safety-focused team player who takes pride in quality workmanship and efficient service delivery. There are some physical requirements such as prolonged standing, working in difficult terrain, driving, and manual handling.

Please read the position description, and if you are interested, we welcome your application.

Todd Butler, Foreman General Plant on

Tuesday 10 February 2026  pm (NSW time).

This position is located at Council's Townsend 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.

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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 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 .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.

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