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ARC is looking for people who want to build a career with council

19th May 2026

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) says that it is delivering the increased service levels promised through the Special Rate Variation (SRV), and that “major reinvestment now flowing directly into frontline transport and maintenance services across the region”.
As part of the SRV funded service uplift, council is establishing thirteen new full?time positions to expand its internal works capacity, a move that it says will help strengthen council’s ability to deliver essential maintenance programs more efficiently.
These new roles will support the delivery of key preventative maintenance programs in the 2026/27 financial year.
“While the program budgets themselves are not increasing, the SRV is enabling a fundamental shift in how these works are delivered - moving from a fully outsourced model to a predominantly in?house workforce,” said ARC Mayor Sam Coupland. “This transition strengthens council’s ability to plan, prioritise and respond to maintenance needs more efficiently.”
Mayor Coupland said the shift would deliver tangible benefits.
“By bringing more of this work in house, we’re building long?term capability, improving responsiveness and ensuring more of council’s expenditure stays within the local community,” he said.
“These new roles are a direct result of SRV funding and demonstrate our commitment to reinvesting additional revenue into the services residents rely on.”
Historically, almost all concrete works and rural drainage works have been outsourced, and maintenance grading has been limited by shared plant requirements with renewal works. With new crews and additional plant and equipment funded through the SRV, council can avoid lengthy procurement timeframes and reduce its exposure to contractor scheduling delays. This will enable better coordination works, increase response times and help to improve the overall network condition.
The increased internal capacity will also support faster response times for maintenance issues, greater control over quality and scheduling, more consistent, program driven renewal works and more local employment and economic benefit
“These are secure, fulltime jobs that offer the chance to contribute directly to the region’s road network and community wellbeing,” said Mayor Coupland.
“We’re looking for people who want to build a career with council and be part of delivering the improved service levels our community expects.”
Applications are now open, and council encourages interested candidates to apply early. Visit https://www.armidale.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs

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