Employment

Council offers a wide variety of jobs and careers that include great benefits, flexible work options and opportunities for career progression.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

  • Flexible workplace arrangements - a variety of work options available to assist employees with their work/life balance.
  • 19 day month and accrue flexi-hours for indoor employees.
  • 9 day fortnight, rostered day off for outdoor employees.
  • Employee assistance program - a confidential counselling service available to employees and their immediate family.

A great place to live, work and raise a family - a talk about Warren by the Hon. Scott Barrett MLC

Current Positions Vacant

  • Cleaner (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When filled

    Warren Shire Council has an opportunity for a cleaner to join their Health and Development Services team.

    In this role you will be responsible for the provision of efficient routine and specific cleaning of Council premises to an acceptable standard. The position requires working outside of normal office hours and up to 38 hours per week.

    The position requires the successful applicant to be physically fit, trustworthy and cooperative, must protect confidential information and comply with Councils WH&S Policy and system and ensure that all dealings with internal external customers are undertaken fairly and without discrimination.

    Essential 

    • Current Drivers Licence
    • Ability to work as an effective team member
    • Ability to work without supervision
    • Vaccination evidence

    Desirable

    • First Aid Certificate
    • Chemical Handling Certificate
    • Sharps Training

    Employment Conditions

    • Working up to 38 hours per week 
    • Salary ranges from $980.20 - $1137.03 per week, plus any applicable allowances
    • 11.5% Superannuation per the superannuation guarantee

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au

    All applications should include a Resume and a completed ‘Employment Application Form’ (obtained in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees.

    Warren Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a Smoke Free Working Environment. The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Applications can be lodged:

    • Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

    For enquiries, contact Health and Development Services on (02) 6847 6600.

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


  • Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close:

    Warren Shire Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join their team on a full-time basis.

    This position offers an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on a variety of different machinery. The successful applicant will become part of a small team responsible for the efficient servicing, maintenance and repairs of Council’s plant fleet both in the workshop and in the field.

    To be successful in this role, you will possess Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology and your Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate. A full list of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the information package.

    We offer:

    • Full-time, permanent position, 9-day fortnight
    • Salary range: $1310.30 - $1519.95 gross per week
    • 11.5% Superannuation

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    For further information, please obtain an information package by attending Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au

    For enquiries, contact Sylvester Otieno on (02) 6847 6600 or email hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

     

    Applications can be lodged:

    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

  • Light Plant Operator - Relief (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When Filled

    LIGHT PLANT OPERATOR - Relief 

    ROAD CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE CREW (ROADS)

     


    Applications are invited for the position of Light Plant Operator (Relief) – Road Construction and Maintenance Crew within the Warren Shire Council Engineering Operations Department. This is a permanent position.

     Essential

    • Class HR Driver's Licence 
    • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
    • Have the ability to undertake extensive overtime and be prepared to participate in the Extended Flexible Working Hours for Road Work Teams and Other Associated Staff Agreement

    Desirable

    • Plant Operation course
    • First Aid certificate
    • Traffic Control

     Employment Conditions

    • Salary Range: $1044.00 - $1211.04 per week plus allowances
    • 11.5% superannuation
    • 9-day fortnight flextime system – 38-hour week
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au.

     All applications should include a Resume and the completed ‘Employment Application Form’ (in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees. 

     Applications can be lodged:

    • Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824

    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824

    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

     For enquiries, contact Councils Engineering Department on (02) 6847 6600.


    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


  • Light Plant Operator - Roller (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When Position Filled

    LIGHT PLANT OPERATOR - Roller 

     

    Applications are invited for the position of Light Plant Operator - Roller within the Warren Shire Council Engineering Services Department. This is a full-time position.

     

    This position is one within a team of two (2) or three (3) people whose principal duty is the maintenance and construction of Council's sealed and unsealed road network.

     

    Essential

    • Class HR Driver's Licence 
    • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
    • Have the ability to undertake extensive overtime and be prepared to participate in the Extended Flexible Working Hours for Road Work Teams and Other Associated Staff Agreement

    Desirable

    • Plant Operation course
    • First Aid certificate
    • Traffic Control

     

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary Range: $1044.00- $1211.04 per week plus allowances
    • 11.5% superannuation
    • 9-day fortnight flextime system – 38-hour week
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au.

     

    All applications should include a Resume and the completed ‘Employment Application Form’ (in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees. 

     

    Applications can be lodged:


    • Mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

     

    For enquiries, contact Councils Engineering Department on (02) 6847 6600.

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


     

  • Light Truck Driver - Water (Contract)

    Employment: Fixed Contract
    Applications Close: When Filled

    LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER– Water

    Contract

     

    Applications are invited for the position of Light Truck Driver- Water within the Warren Shire Council Engineering Services Department. This is a full-time position for up to 2 years.

     

    This position is one within a team of two (2) or three (3) people whose principal duty is the maintenance and construction of Council's sealed and unsealed road network.

     

    Essential

    • Class HR Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence - or above
    • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
    • Have the ability to undertake extensive overtime and be prepared to participate in the Extended Flexible Working Hours for Road Work Teams and Other Associated Staff Agreement

    Desirable

    • Plant Operation course
    • First Aid certificate
    • Traffic Control

     

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary Range: $1044.00 - $1211.04 per week plus allowances
    • Temporary contract – Up to 2 years
    • 11.5% superannuation
    • 9-day fortnight flextime system – 38-hour week
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au.

     

    All applications should include a Resume and the completed ‘Employment Application Form’ (in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees. 

     

    Applications can be lodged:

    •Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824

    •In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824

    •Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

     

    For enquiries, contact Councils Engineering Department on (02) 6847 6600.


    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


  • Roadside Maintenance Team Operator (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When Filled

    ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE TEAM OPERATOR 

    An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic applicant to become a Roadside Maintenance Team Operator for Warren Shire Council on a full-time basis.

    This position is one within a small team of two to three people whose principal duty is the maintenance and construction of Council’s sealed and unsealed road network. Works will include but are not limited to road verge slashing, road & roadside traffic facilities establishment, maintenance & cleaning as well as culvert repairs and replacement and bridge repairs.

    Essential 

    • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
    • Class HR Driver's Licence (or be willing to obtain within 6 months)
    • Traffic Controller Certificate
    • Have the ability to undertake extensive overtime and be prepared to participate in the Extended Flexible Working Hours for Road Work Teams and Other Associated Staff Agreement

    Desirable

    • First Aid Certificate
    • Implement Work Zone Traffic Management Plan
    • Plant Operation Training

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary Range: $1044.00 - $1211.04 per week + allowances 
    • 11.5% superannuation
    • 9-day fortnight flexitime system – 38-hour paid week
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au.

    All applications must include a Resume and a completed ‘Employment Application Form’ (found in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees.

    Applications can be lodged:

    • Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

    For enquiries, contact Council’s Engineering Department on (02) 6847 6600.

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


  • Utilities Maintenance Team Leader (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When position filled

    TEAM LEADER UTILITIES MAINTENANCE

    The Warren Shire covers an area of 10,860 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 3,000 people.  It is contained within the Orana Region of NSW and is bound by the Shires of Bogan (Nyngan), Brewarrina, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Lachlan, Narromine and Walgett.  Within the Shire is the town of Warren (Administration Centre) on the Macquarie River, population 2,000 and the villages of Collie, population 38 and Nevertire, population 103.

    Council is seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced team leader to fill the position of Team Leader, Utilities Maintenance.

     Reporting to the Town Services Manager, you will manage the routine and reactive maintenance of Councils utility assets.

     To be successful in this position, you will possess the following skills and/or experience:

    • Demonstrated knowledge of Council utility maintenance.
    • Demonstrated experience in resource management including staff, external contractors and plant and equipment to achieve agreed targets and timeframes.
    • Current Open Class MR Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain within the probation period.

    Position Details

    • Salary Range: $1310.30 - $1519.95 per week + allowances
    • 11.5% superannuation
    • 9-day fortnight flexitime system – 38-hour paid week
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award

    Applications 

    Applications will close when the right applicant is found.

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au

    Applications can be lodged:

    • Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

  • Utilities Maintenance Team Member (Permanent)

    Employment: Full Time
    Applications Close: When position filled

    UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

     Applications are invited for a highly motivated person to join the Town Services team.

    Under the direction of the Team Leader Utilities Maintenance, the main duties of the position will be to assist in all works associated with the operation and maintenance of water supplies and sewerage systems in Warren, Nevertire and Collie.

    The successful applicant will be proactive with a positive attitude and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment. They will be employed on a full-time basis.

    The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.

    Essential 

    • General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
    • Class C Licence.
    • Positive work attitude

    Desirable

    • Class MR Driver's Licence.
    • Experience in sewerage treatment plant operations.
    • Experience in monitoring water supplies.
    • Plant Operation Training.

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary Range: $1044.00 - $1211.04 per week + allowances 
    • Superannuation 11.5%.
    • 9-day fortnight flextime system – 38-hour week.
    • Leave provisions as per the Local Government (State) Award.

    Applications 

    An information package must be obtained by attending the Administration Centre, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren or by visiting Council website www.warren.nsw.gov.au

    All applications should include a Resume and a completed Employment Application Form (found in the information package) along with two (2) recent references/referees. 

    Applications can be lodged:

    • Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
    • Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au

    For enquiries, contact Raymond Burns, Town Services Manager on (02) 6847 6600.

    Warren Shire Council recognises the skills and attributes of Veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

    Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


General Enquiries

Email: hr@warren.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 6847 6600