Grader Team Leader

Grader Team Leader
Scone/Murrurundi
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)  

The role:
Are you an experienced grader operator who knows how to get the job done right? We're looking for a skilled and reliable operator to join our Works Delivery Team as a Grader Team Leader.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of time behind the controls, operating and maintaining a grader across a range of road construction and maintenance works throughout the Scone and Murrurundi areas.

We're looking for someone who knows their machine, can work confidently across different conditions and takes pride in producing a quality finish. You'll work alongside an experienced crew focused on getting the job done safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

If you're a capable grader operator looking for secure, permanent work and the opportunity to put your skills to good use, we'd like to hear from you.

What’s on offer:
- A salary range from $13•8.70 – $1476.90 per 38 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances. If you're a highly experienced grader operator, we'd still like to hear from you even if your salary expectations are above the advertised range. Get in touch and let's have a conversation.
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What we need from you:
- Demonstrated experience operating a grader in road construction and maintenance.
- The ability to achieve a quality finish across a range of road and ground conditions.
- Good knowledge of grader operation, daily checks and basic maintenance.
- A strong understanding of safe work practices around plant, machinery and roadworks.
- The ability to work well as part of a crew and get on with the job.
- A current driver's licence and relevant plant competencies/tickets.
- A reliable, practical approach and pride in the quality of your work.
- Experience providing guidance to other crew members would be well regarded.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here 

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Peter Warden – Works Coordinator Scone a call on 02 •••• •170 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 •••• •100 to discuss.