Our Client
Our client is a leading NSW Government agency delivering essential transport and infrastructure services across the state. With a strong presence in both metro and regional areas, they’re known for stable employment, a safety-first culture, and opportunities for upskilling. Their projects span road, rail, freight, and asset maintenance, supporting communities and the economy statewide.

Why Contract With Us
At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle — and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a crew of hands-on workers and operators to join a high-performing regional infrastructure team based in Tamworth NSW. These are dynamic roles suited to experienced Labourers, MR/HR Drivers, Plant Operators, Carpenters, Road Workers, Linemarkers, Signposters, Site Supervisors, Storeperson, Traffic Signal Technician, Project Quality Reps, Work Assistant and Rail Protection Officers (ARTC). The work involves bridge maintenance, infrastructure projects and road upgrades across rural NSW, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

You’ll be involved in varied site work ranging from equipment operation and manual labour to site supervision, quality assurance, and traffic management. Living-away-from-home allowances and accommodations are provided when camping away from the depot, and you’ll be travelling with a stable crew across project sites.

• $40-$50/hour + super (pay rate varies for different positions)
• 8.5 hours/day, 76 hours/fortnight, 9-day fortnight
• Leaving away from home and OT might be required (accommodation + allowances provided)
• Contract length: 6 months, potential for extension depending on the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a range of heavy and light plant and machinery on worksites (Road Workers / Bridge Workers / Plant Operators)
  – including: (Roller, Grader, Excavator, Skid Steer, Water Cart, Backhoe, Flocon, Bitumen Sprayer, Concrete Mixer, Drum Roller)
• Perform general labouring duties such as site preparation, material handling, and cleanup (Road Workers / Bridge Workers / Carpenters)
• Execute road and bridge construction and maintenance works, including bitumen laying, pothole patching, concreting, and structural repairs (Road Workers / Bridge Workers)
• Carry out bridge-specific maintenance including repairs to steel, timber, and concrete elements (Bridge Workers / Carpenters)
• Undertake formwork, falsework, and timber structures for bridge works and civil infrastructure (Carpenters)
• Install, replace, and maintain road signage, barriers and linemarking in line with work plans (Road Workers)
• Operate MR or HR class vehicles to transport crew, plant, materials, and equipment (MR/HR Truck Drivers / Plant Operators)
• Conduct traffic control and implement Traffic Management Plans where required (Road Workers / Traffic Control Ticket Holders)
• Travel with crews to regional and remote sites, ensuring safe transport and job delivery (All Field Roles)
• Supervise small work crews or contractors onsite as required (Leading Hand / Ganger Roles)
• Maintain daily safety and operational records including pre-starts, SWMS, and plant logs (All Roles / Project Quality Representatives)
• Manage stock and materials at depot locations, including issuing and receiving tools, PPE, and equipment (Storepersons)
• Provide rail protection and lookout services in ARTC corridors, ensuring strict adherence to rail safety protocols (Rail Protection Officers)
• Support the maintenance of traffic signalling systems and associated infrastructure (Traffic Signal Technicians)
• Apply HSEQ frameworks across all tasks, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and promoting safety (Project Quality Reps / HSE Advisors / Work Assistants)
• Follow WHS procedures and foster a strong culture of safety, accountability and care for mates on-site (All Roles)

About You

• Previous experience in infrastructure, bridgeworks, roadworks, motorway, civil construction or maintenance
• MR, HR or MR licence (desirable for driver/operator roles)
• Competency tickets for plant operation, traffic control, and Workers on Foot are advantageous
• Strong awareness of workplace safety and compliance
• Physically fit, reliable, and willing to work in changing outdoor conditions
• Able to work independently or in teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Some roles require camping away from the depot (LAHA and Accommodation provided)
• For technical and supervisor roles: experience in quality assurance, site supervision, or trade qualifications is highly regarded
• Full PPE required to ensure safety
• Must have full Australian working rights – Citizen, PR, or valid long-term visa holders only
• A satisfactory police check is required (can commence before clearance, subject to termination if adverse findings arise)
• As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Please note: We are also delivering projects in regional NSW locations including the Riverina Region, Broken Hill, Dubbo & Central, Wagga Wagga, Gundagai, Temora, Hunter Valley, Hay, Waratah, Nabiac, Maitland & Hunter, Singleton, Narrandera, Broken Hill, Moruya, Goulburn, Albion Park, Wallendbeen, Newcastle, Tweed Heads, Mardi, Southern Highlands, West Wyalong, Tamworth & North West. We welcome all regional NSW labourers to get in touch.

Application Process
We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to this job post. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at (02) 7208 7776 (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 (Brisbane) or (08) 6118 7776 (Perth). For any assistance with the application, please reach out to [email protected]

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.