About us

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales rich in history and natural beauty. Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore.

At Walgett Shire Council we have a people-first culture. Safety, our people, and service to the community are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are aligned with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility.

Council Opportunities

Council employs people across a range of fields. This standing Expression of Interest is open year round for people who would like to be considered for casual, temporary, fixed term, or short term contract work as operational needs arise.

1. Some of our common roles include:
2. Plant operators, for example graders, backhoe, forklift, bobcat
3. Truck drivers, for example HR, HC, MC
4. Water and wastewater workers
5. Waste and resource recovery staff
6. Parks and gardens, labouring and maintenance
7. Administration and customer service
8. Finance staff, for example payroll, creditors, debtors, general finance support
9. Town planners and building services staff
10. Human resources, procurement, and information technology
11. Other specialist roles, depending on operational needs

Why join the team

Walgett Shire Council offers the chance to join a friendly, supportive team and access professional development opportunities. The Council also offers a range of workplace benefits, which may include:

1. A 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff, or a flex time arrangement for indoor staff
2. Salary sacrificing options
3. Annual leave arrangements, generally 4 weeks for outdoor staff and 5 weeks for indoor staff

How this Expression of Interest works

1. This is not an application for a specific vacancy.
2. Council reviews EOIs as workforce needs arise.
3. If an opportunity matches your skills, Council may contact you to discuss availability, location, and role requirements.
4. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Pre employment checks

Depending on the role, you may be required to undertake or provide:

1. Evidence of your right to work in Australia
2. Licence and ticket evidence relevant to the duties
3. Pre employment medical assessment (where relevant to the inherent requirements of the role)
4. National Police Check, and Working With Children Check where required
5. Reference checks

To submit your Expression of Interest

Please click Apply Now and submit:

1. Your resume
2. A short summary of the type of work you are seeking, your preferred location or locations, and your availability
3. Copies of relevant licences, tickets, and qualifications