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Grader Team Leader


Job Location:

Murrurundi - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 1318 - 1476
Posted: 15 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grader Team Leader
Scone/Murrurundi
PermanentFull-Time (38 hours per week)


The role:
Are you an experienced grader operator who knowshow to get the job done right Were looking for a skilled and reliableoperator to join our Works Delivery Team as a Grader Team Leader.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of time behindthe controls operating and maintaining a grader across a range of roadconstruction and maintenance works throughout the Scone and Murrurundi areas.

Were looking for someone who knows their machinecan work confidently across different conditions and takes pride in producing aquality finish. Youll work alongside an experienced crew focused on gettingthe job done safely efficiently and to a high standard.

If youre a capable grader operator looking forsecure permanent work and the opportunity to put your skills to good use wedlike to hear from you.


Whats on offer:
- A salary range from $1318.70 $1476.90 per 38 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) 12% superannuation youre a highly experienced grader operator wed stilllike to hear from you even if your salary expectations are above the advertisedrange. Get in touch and lets have a conversation.
- A true 38 hour working week Monday Friday with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure permanent employment with Council.

Whatwe need from you:
- Demonstrated experience operating a grader in road construction and maintenance.
- The ability to achieve a quality finish across a range of road and ground conditions.
- Good knowledge of grader operation daily checks and basic maintenance.
- A strong understanding of safe work practices around plant machinery and roadworks.
- The ability to work well as part of a crew and get on with the job.
- A current drivers licence and relevant plant competencies/tickets.
- A reliable practical approach and pride in the quality of your work.
- Experience providing guidance to other crew members would be well regarded.


About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisationwhere all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support ourcommunity. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of ourcommunity. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisationand staff which are being honest open and accountable having mutual respectfor all people and cultures ensuring we deliver on our commitments providingefficient effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Locatedin the picturesque Upper Hunter our shire encompasses the townships ofMerriwa Murrurundi Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and workcome and see for yourself!

ClosingDate: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Peter Warden WorksCoordinator Scone a call on ore-mail to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the keyselection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking Apply forthis job or through Councils website

We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Weencourage all applicants including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities tojoin Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals withdisability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person withdisability and require adjustments to the application recruitment selectionand/or assessment process please advise via or to discuss.


Required Experience:

Manager