Projects Operator

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 Our Engineering Team

Greater Hume Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Projects Operator to join our dynamic Project Team delivering a diverse range of civil and infrastructure projects across the Greater Hume region.

Working alongside an experienced Ganger and a small, supportive crew, this hands-on role contributes to projects that directly improve the safety, functionality and appearance of our communities. From signage installation and concrete works to footpath upgrades and drainage maintenance, no two days are the same.

This position offers the opportunity to operate a variety of Council-owned and hired plant and equipment while developing your skills across a broad range of civil construction and maintenance activities. If you enjoy outdoor work, take pride in achieving quality results and want to contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community, we want to hear from you.

While the role can be physically demanding, it is highly rewarding, providing the satisfaction of seeing projects completed and creating lasting improvements for our residents and visitors.

About the Role

Key duties include:

• Assisting with the renewal and installation of road and community signage.
• Undertaking concrete works, including footpath maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Carrying out minor drainage maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
• Operating and maintaining a range of civil construction plant and equipment.
• Supporting the delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects across the Greater Hume region.
• Working collaboratively within a small team while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.

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

This position is based at Council's Culcairn Works Depot and works 38 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight. The salary range is $1,197.90 to $1,341.60 gross per week, plus 12% superannuation.

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 Ross Tuckwell, Manager Works on [0429 542 918](tel:0429 542 918) 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 Thursday, 15 October 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.