Salary:                                  $1009.60pw plus 12% Superannuation

Position Status:                   Permanent Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours of Work:                    7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38hour week working a nine day fortnight 

Closing Date:                       5.00pm Sunday 7 June 2026

About Cowra & Council

Cowra is located within beautiful Central NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It is approximately one hour from the regional hubs of Bathurst and Orange, two hours from Canberra and four hours from Sydney. The town is situated at the intersection of three state highways: the Mid-Western Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way, making it a central hub for travel, freight and logistics.

Cowra Council employs over 200 full time equivalent staff.  Our vision is to be a leading, innovative and creative community, proud of our place in history and offering opportunity with the best of country living. The region enjoys a range of economic, social, educational and health services with a welcoming community that embraces new members from all backgrounds. We strive to provide, maintain and extend Council services to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Shire. We aim to actively lead, facilitate and foster sustainable development and wealth generating opportunities through agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourism growth.

About the Opportunity 

Cowra Council is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic applicant to fill the position of Airport, Cemeteries & Saleyards Attendant. The position is primarily responsible for the maintenance of Council’s Airport, Cemeteries & Saleyards. While the role includes responsibilities across all three areas, the majority of duties are predominately based at the Saleyard facilities.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Assist with set up, sale day and post-sale day duties including cleaning of the saleyards.
• Maintenance of Saleyards.
• Along with general grounds maintenance activities across all areas as needed, which will include spraying, weeding, planting, mowing, waste collection & disposal, concreting, stock checks, bookkeeping and data recording.
• Demonstrate workplace health and safety requirements and maintain safe work practices in operational environments. 

Applicants must have demonstrated relevant industry experience in one of the above-mentioned areas, possess a current MR drivers licence, hold an AQF3 chemical ticket (or willing to obtain). There will be occasional overtime weekend work to be carried out for example during significant rain events and animal welfare emergencies at the saleyard. 

 A ‘can do’ work ethic, strong organisational skills and ability to work positively within a small team are essential. Applicants will take pride in producing a well-presented area for the community at all times along with having a great attention to detail and intermediate computer and literacy skills.

The Benefits

Benefits of working with Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Sick leave entitlement as per Local Government Award
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellbeing days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Benefits Program
• Fitness Passport
• Paid Parental Leave

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. 

Position Description

Please click on the link for a full copy of the Position Description.

For further enquiries please contact Supervisor - Airport, Cemetries & Saleyards, Elizabeth Bryce on 0428 288 963.

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below, your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested as well as supplying details of Certificates, Licences and Tickets.  

You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, however may be added if so desired.

Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application.  

Applications Close: 5.00pm Sunday 7 June 2026

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
• Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.