Projects Ganger

About Us

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse rural communities.

Greater Hume Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and are dedicated to protecting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people.

Join Greater Hume Council's Engineering Team

About the Role

Greater Hume Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Project Ganger to join our Engineering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Council's Project Team in the delivery of a diverse range of civil and infrastructure projects that support our communities across the Greater Hume region.

Reporting to the Operations Overseer, you will provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and coordination of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Council standards and legislative requirements. The role offers a rewarding mix of hands-on field work, project coordination and team supervision.

For a comprehensive overview of the position and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

This position works 38 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight and offers a salary in the range of $1,472.60 to $1,649.30 gross per week, plus 12% Superannuation.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Leading and coordinating Council's Project Team in the delivery of infrastructure and civil construction projects.
• Supervising the repair and maintenance of Council assets, including footpaths, kerb and guttering, drainage systems, signage, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.
• Maintaining compliance with Council policies, workplace health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Planning, implementing and monitoring traffic control measures for project and maintenance activities.
• Completing required worksite records, project documentation and reporting.
• Providing guidance and support to team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Undertaking other duties within your skills, qualifications and experience as directed by the Operations Overseer.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience and knowledge in civil construction, infrastructure maintenance, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead a team while contributing to employee development and workplace culture.
• Experience operating and maintaining a range of civil construction plant and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
• A current Construction Industry White Card.
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence.

What We Offer

At Greater Hume Council, we value our people and are committed to supporting their wellbeing and development. Our benefits include:

• 38-hour week worked across a 9-day fortnight, supporting work-life balance.
• 12% Superannuation contribution with access to salary sacrifice options.
• Professional development opportunities and tertiary education assistance
• Fully supplied Council uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Free onsite physiotherapy and annual health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Annual performance and development reviews.

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Daniel Davies, Acting Operations Overseer, on 04•• ••• 204 for a confidential discussion.

To apply, click "Apply Now" via Council's Pulse Careers Portal and upload your:

• Cover Letter; and
• Resume.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday, 21 August 2026.

Please note that applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Medical and Functional Assessment and Reference Checks, prior to the commencement of employment.