Heavy Haul/Plant Operator - Construction

Heavy Haul/Plant Operator - Construction

Reference Number: S100-26-768

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our community moving!

Council is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Haul/Plant Operator to join our Construction team. In this role, you'll operate a range of heavy vehicles and plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects, while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a current Class HC Driver Licence.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• A weekly salary between $1,299.48 – $1,462.45 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 38-hour working week
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

The contact officer for this position is Chris Brassel on (02) 4823 4561.

Applications close Monday, 10th August 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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