Road Worker

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Trades & Services

Orange, NSW, AU, 2800

Job reference number: 108471

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1319.6-$1390.5

You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

• Carry out construction, maintenance, and general labouring tasks using plant, equipment, and both powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Support a variety of road construction and maintenance activities, including (but not limited to) road widening, barrier installations, pavement upgrades, overtaking lanes, and heavy patching works.
• Work a roster of Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm, with a rostered day off every second Monday.
• Participate in approximately 8–10 weeks of night shift annually, with applicable shift allowances provided.
• Be available for overtime, travel, occasional work away from home, weekend work, and on-call duties as required.

You will be part of a dedicated crew including a team leader, road workers, and plant operators, delivering essential road maintenance and construction works across the state network.

We offer comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities to support your career growth.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Orange. Applicants must live within a 70km travel distance of the Orange works depot.

Please click here to review the role description and general Transport for NSW information pack.

About You

Your strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude—gained through work or life experience—will help you succeed in this role. You are flexible, safety-focused, and ready to take on hands-on, physical work.

You are a proactive team player who takes initiative, works efficiently, and is committed to learning and development.

Previous road or construction experience is beneficial but not essential—we value the right attitude and willingness to learn. A truck licence is also advantageous but not required.

Essential requirements

• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Traffic Controller accreditation (or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months)
• Must live within 70 km travel distance of the Orange works
• Willingness to work outside standard hours, including night shifts, callouts, travel across the region, and working away from home when required

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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 28th June 2026

For more information about this role, please contact ***email_hidden***.

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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