Finishing Grader Operator - Hay
About this role
- You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.
- Permanent full time opportunity, based in Western Riverina Region NSW (Hay)
- allowances including LAFH and overtime per the Award
- 9-day fortnight
In this role, you'll:
Working as part of a team delivering safe, high-quality road pavement finishing across NSW's regional road network, you'll trim and finish to tight tolerances whilst guiding team members to develop capability and achieve work goals effectively.
You'll work under limited supervision in a dynamic construction environment, bringing your expertise across road maintenance and construction projects whilst contributing to continuous improvement and delivering the precision finishes that connect NSW communities.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you:
We're seeking a seasoned Finishing Grader Operator who's meticulous, team-oriented, and ready to deliver precision work that matters. You have:
- Extensive experience in road construction and maintenance, particularly levelling and trimming processes.
- Experience operating grading plant safely to tight tolerances, confident reading levels and performing quality checks,
- Comfortable using advanced technologies like Topcon GPS to maximise efficiency.
- Take pride in your work and enjoy solving problems on the job!
What you'll need:
- Valid and current Driver's licence (interstate applicants must be willing and able to transfer license to NSW if relocating)
- Demonstrated ability to trim and finish road pavements to tight tolerances
- White Card
- MR licence or above (desirable)
- Experience with Caterpillar 140M Graders (desirable)
This is an exciting opportunity to work on major Government Road and pavement widening projects across regional NSW that will benefit the community.
Work Location
This role must be based from the advertised location. Relocation assistance will be considered for the appropriate candidate. We particularly welcome interstate applicants across Australia as well as regionally based in the Hay, Narrandera, Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Deniliquin areas.
Remuneration
This role is classified as Finishing Grader Operator - Pay Point 10.
38-hour week and 9-day fortnights with additional paid entitlements such as penalty rates for reasonable overtime and travel allowances apply in accordance with the relevant award. This includes living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 30 August 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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Company at a glance
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.
With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.
Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.
We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.
The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Top Benefits
- Living Away From Home Allowance
- Overtime pay
- Relocation assistance
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