Works Assistant, Coffs Harbour

Works Assistant Bellingen Shire Council Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and North Coast NSW Government - Local (Government and Defence) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Join Bellingen Shire Council as a Works Assistant in the Road Maintenance and Construction team and make a positive impact on our community’s infrastructure. This hands-on role offers an opportunity to work on a range of civil projects that keep our roads and spaces safe, clean, and accessible. About Us Working with us means more than just a job to it’s an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We’re a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special. Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty to from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit. Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful. The Opportunity Bellingen Shire Council has an exciting Capital Works program planned for the coming years. We’ll be investing over 20M on local roads infrastructure in the coming years, alongside a large Capital Works program planned on our State Road, Waterfall Way. While the position is designated to a specific team, successful candidates may be required to work across various teams or locations to support projects in Council’s broader infrastructure and maintenance program Reporting to the Works Supervisor, the Works Assistant plays a key role in operational activities, supporting construction and maintenance of the region’s infrastructure. From traffic control to plant operation, you’ll work as part of a team to maintain work sites, handle equipment with care, and ensure all safety protocols are upheld. We are looking for someone with a current NSW Class MR Driver Licence, along with WHS General Induction Training (White Card) and ideally a Certificate III in Civil Construction. Prior experience in road maintenance or similar projects, as well as proficiency in operating medium plant such as a skid steer or watercart, will be valuable. Additional qualifications like traffic control and first aid certification are desirable but not essential. To succeed in this role, you will need a commitment to safety, the ability to work well with a team, and sound communication skills. You should be capable of inspecting and maintaining equipment, completing relevant documentation, and handling public inquiries professionally. Flexibility to participate in an on-call roster, including some after-hours work, is also important. On offer Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include: Access to Fitness Passport Access to employee wellbeing programs Hybrid and flexible work arrangements Ongoing professional development opportunities Salary packaging options Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week with fortnightly Rostered Day Off Annual salary of 56,134 to 65,510 (plus super). Still Have Questions? For further information regarding this role For enquiries about the application process