Linemarker - Tamworth

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Transport for NSW seeks a Linemarker in Tamworth for a full-time role. In a 9-Day Fortnight you’ll operate and assist with linemarking machines, help with setup and de-canting, perform mobile traffic control duties, and support safety and quality processes, with training provided. Expect to spend up to 80% of the year away from home. You’ll need a Driver Licence and White Card, willingness to labour and work as part of a team, and WHS Traffic Control tickets; MR Truck and Forklift licences are advantageous but not essential. Reside within 100 km of the Tamworth Depot and apply by 22 February 2026; contact Brett Ireland for more information. Aboriginal and disability applicants are encouraged to apply.

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You crave a career that pushes you, where you’ll meet challenges head on and you’re guaranteed to grow.

 

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: 

• Work with limited supervision, support, and guide other team members when needed.
• Learn to safely drive and operate one of our Rural Linemarking Services fleet of Linemarking machines.
• Assist with team set-up, pack-up and de-canting for the Linemarking machines.
• Take an active role in providing mobile traffic control for all Linemarking activities, including driving light vehicles.
• Support Work Supervisors and Team Leaders in the application of all quality, safety, and environmental processes to ensure TfNSW policies are met.
• Be prepared to spend up to 80% of the working year living away from your home base.
• Be provided training to allow you to meet the challenges and requirements of the role.

 

Whether it’s a routine delineation maintenance project or a special line mark program, you will be required to carry out all activities associated with the safe operation of Linemarking machines and complete associated traffic control support, labouring and driving tasks.

 

We are seeking those that reside within a 100-kilometre distance from the Tamworth Depot and are prepared to work away from home on a regular basis.

 

You will work a 9-Day Fortnight

 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

 

 

About you:

We are looking for a reliable and motivated team-oriented individual who has a strong drive to increase their skill set with on-the-job training, and external training provided.

 

You will be willing to work outside regular working hours, attend callouts (where needed) and be prepared to travel extensively throughout the state, including away from your home location on a regular basis.

 

You’ll need to have: 

• A current valid Driver Licence
• A current Construction Industry White Card
• The ability and willingness to undertake labouring tasks, work as a team, and communicate effectively with staff, community, and external providers.
• The ability and willingness to undertake training to receive certification in SafeWork NSW’s WH&S Traffic Control Work tickets.

 

Our works are undertaken in close proximity to traffic, so you will have very high regard for the safety of yourself, your team, and members of the public at all times.

 

Holding a current Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence, Forklift licence and relevant traffic control tickets will be highly regarded, but not essential.

 

 

Who we are:

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, 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 22nd of February 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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