• Permanent Full Time
• Salary: $64,207 - $72,166 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus allowances
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9 day fortnight
• Based at the Bomaderry Works Depot
• Applications close Friday 28 August 2025
  

About the Role

Shoalhaven City Council is looking for a hands-on and experienced Ganger to lead small teams in maintaining and constructing a diverse range of essential public infrastructure across the Northern Maintenance area. Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and direct site workers and contractors
• Read, interpret and implement plans
• Maintain and construct assets like roads, footpaths, drainage, parks, and flood mitigation structures
• Operate and maintain plant items and equipment including trucks, tractors and rollers
• Respond to emergencies across our community
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance across all tasks

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in construction and or maintenance activities
• Class MR Driver's Licence
• Current NSW General Construction Induction Card (Whitecard) or acceptable interstate alternative.
• 'Traffic Controller' and 'Implement Traffic Control Plans' or ability and willingness to obtain.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship or right to work in Australia

We are looking for someone with strong supervisory and time management skills who can balance competing workloads and work collaboratively with different stakeholders.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and cover letter if required, expressing your interest and suitability for the role. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licences relevant to this position.
2. Do you have a minimum of 24 months work experience in civil construction or maintenance? Please briefly list previous employers and the type of work undertaken.
3. Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Council's website. If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close Friday 29 August 2025 (at midnight).

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Scott Hughes (Team Supervisor - Northern Maintenance) on 02 4429 3778.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including study assistance
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace