Senior Construction Officer - Concrete

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 a motivated, energetic and experienced concreter to join our Engineering Works Section. Reporting to the Supervisor Concrete Construction and Drainage, you will be responsible for working as part of a team to complete the full range of concreting duties associated with the maintenance and construction of footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage and other concrete slabs and structures.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in all aspects of concreting, including formwork, placement of rebar, measuring quantity required, ordering, pouring and screeding / finishing, surface treatment, curing concrete based on weather conditions and quality control.
• Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various items of minor plant and equipment.

The rewards

• A salary range of $63,700 to $73,100 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 4 day week work arrangement.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• Provision of uniform and PPE.
• 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.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 4 September 2026