• Attractive annual salary of approximately $150,000 a year plus 11.5 percent superannuation ($17,250) and free housing!
• An excellent way to gain experience while keeping your options open for future opportunities with a 10 month, temporary opportunity
• A great opportunity to develop new skills and expand your resume
• Work with industry professionals and build your network.
• Generous benefits, including housing, 5 weeks annual leave per year, flex leave arrangements and more!

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Nestled at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers, Walgett is rich in history and natural beauty. Once a bustling paddle-steamer port, it is now the northern gateway to the iconic Darling River Run, offering breathtaking landscapes and a deep connection to Australia’s heritage.

Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm. Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here.

About the role:

Walgett Shire Council's Roads Manager plays a vital role in overseeing Council's extensive roading network, ensuring performance targets and service levels outlined in the Council’s annual operational plan are met. This position demands a strong commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and responsiveness, along with extensive technical expertise in road construction and maintenance. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in contract management and the ability to lead teams effectively, optimizing productivity and efficiency in project and service delivery. 

About you:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of civil engineering projects including road, drainage, and bridge projects. 
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and driving excellence in service delivery. 
• Strong personal drive and integrity with established negotiation and conflict resolution skills, ability to be a team player; strong motivation and commitment to the provision of quality works services to the community.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated project and contract management skills with significant experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, culverts and kerb and guttering. 
• Demonstrated experience in resource management including staff, external contractors, allocated budget and plant and equipment to achieve agreed targets and timeframes. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and best practices in asset management. 

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed by clicking here.

For further information or discussion about the position, contact our Manager Roads, Bronte Kerr, on 02 6828 6100 during business hours.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive total salary of approximately $150,000 per annum.
• Free housing for the duration of your contract.
• Superannuation calculated at 11.5 percent.
• A vehicle for operational and limited private use.
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.
• Generous benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave (pro rata).
• Flex-time arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges.
• Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, where you will be diverted to our website and requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

1. Complete the information below as requested
2. Click ‘NEXT’
3. Attach your resume and cover letter
4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’ 

A failure to answer selection criteria and to attach your resume will result in your application being rejected.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email peopleandculture@walgett.nsw.gov.au 

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 9:00am on Thursday, 17 April 2025.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.