Road Worker - Gundagai

About the Role

Transport for NSW is seeking a dedicated Road Worker to join their team in Gundagai, NSW. This permanent full-time position involves crucial road maintenance and emergency response operations on the Hume Highway and other state roads managed by the Hume Motorway Office. The successful candidate will work a 9-day fortnight schedule and be responsible for a variety of manual and plant-based tasks essential to maintaining road safety and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and respond promptly to road incidents on the Hume Highway and other state-managed routes.
• Perform diverse manual labor and maintenance operations utilizing both powered and non-powered hand tools and equipment.
• Execute road works including widening, barrier installation, pavement improvements, overtaking lane construction, and heavy patching.
• Travel within the region to attend various work sites, respond to emergency call-outs, and undertake night shifts as necessary.
• Adhere to the 9-day fortnight work pattern, ensuring availability for flexible working hours, including outside standard times.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Ideal candidates will be practical, adaptable, and team-oriented with a careful attention to detail and experience in similar roadwork or civil construction roles. Effective communication skills and the willingness to engage in physical outdoor labor are essential.

• Previous experience as a Road Worker (Grade 1–3) or related civil construction laboring role.
• Possession of a current Construction Industry White Card.
• Valid unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver's license.
• Commitment to complete any required licensing, training, or ticketing as mandated.
• Preferred qualifications include Traffic Control tickets and truck licenses ranging from Medium Rigid to Heavy Rigid, though these are not mandatory.
• Residency within 100 km of the Gundagai works depot.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours, respond to call-outs, travel within the district, and spend time away from home as needed.

Additional Information

Transport for NSW is committed to providing a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system connecting communities and industries. We encourage applications from Aboriginal people and individuals with disabilities, supporting them through the recruitment process and employment. Inclusive and diverse work environments are fostered to reflect the communities served.

This position is strictly on-site based in Gundagai, NSW.

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.