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Location & Hours Fulltime position located in Parkes, New South Wales. About The Opportunity Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Backhoe Operator to join the Infrastructure team. In this role you will be required to operate and maintain Councils backhoe safely and effectively to support the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure. You will also operate other plant as required and assist with civil works, including sewer repairs, broken mains and treatment plant maintenance. Responsibilities Operate and maintain Councils backhoe safely and effectively. Operate other plant as required. Assist with civil works, including sewer repairs, broken mains and treatment plant maintenance. Qualifications Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence. SafeWork NSW Construction induction (White Card). Traffic Control qualifications: Traffic Controller and implementation of a Traffic Control plan. Preferred Qualified Certifications Certificate III in Civil Construction. Plant Operation certificates. Current First Aid Certificate. Employment Details Grade 6 of the Councils salary structure with a commencing salary of $59,708.75 ($30.22 to $34.75 per hour), determined upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Councils policies and conditions of employment. Benefits Additional Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 51 cents per hour ($19.49 per week). 38-hour working week with a fortnightly rostered day off. Four weeks of annual leave per year. Access to Long Service Leave after five years. Salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA). Wellness programs and health and wellbeing initiatives, including two Health and Wellness days off per year. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Relaxed regional lifestyle. Work/life balance. EEO Statement Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr