As a Plant Operator with Council, you will be a valued member of a skilled team delivering planned and reactive road works across the local area. Your capability, reliability and commitment to safety directly support Council's ability to deliver high‐quality infrastructure and respond to community needs.
Your work will be visible, meaningful and essential.
About the Role
As a Plant Operator with Council, you will be a valued member of a skilled team delivering planned and reactive road works across the local area. Your capability, reliability and commitment to safety directly support Council's ability to deliver high‐quality infrastructure and respond to community needs.
Your work will be visible, meaningful and essential.
Why Work With Us
Meaningful, Community‐Focused Work
Contribute directly to roads, infrastructure and services used by the local community
Take pride in work that delivers practical, real‐world outcomes
Safety First, Always
A strong commitment to work health and safety, supported by clear procedures and systems
Well‐maintained plant and equipment
A culture where everyone looks out for each other
Teamwork & Respect
Work alongside experienced operators, supervisors and crews
A supportive team setting built on respect, communication and shared responsibility
Your contribution and experience are recognised and valued
Variety & Skill Development
Operate a range of plant and equipment including rollers, loaders, excavators, graders and HR trucks
Opportunity to develop and expand your plant operation skills
Exposure to diverse road construction, maintenance and roadside works
Stability & Work‐Life Balance
Secure employment with a local employer
Structured work programs with opportunities for overtime and emergency works when required
Work that keeps you active, outdoors and engaged
Clear Expectations & Support
Well‐defined processes, procedures and work programs
Clear leadership and supervision
Tools,



training and inductions to help you succeed and stay compliant
Who This Role Is For
This is a role for people who take pride in quality work, teamwork and contributing to outcomes that matter.
You will thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy hands‐on, practical work in a team environment
Take pride in operating plant safely and competently
Are reliable, punctual and take responsibility for your work
Have a positive, "can‐do" attitude and adapt to changing work priorities
Value safe work practices, environmental responsibility and ethical behaviour
What Do You Need to Be Successful?
Essential
Construction Induction Certification (White Card).
Previous experience in operation of various plant in a construction environment.
Desirable
Class HR driver's licence.
HRW licence for regulated plant.
Current Implement Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controller Certification.
Other details relating to this position are:
Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award ****.
The positions are grade 4 in Council's salary system.
Gross weekly wage range is $******* to $******* dependent upon the plant operator role, qualifications and experience.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre‐employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:
Interviews
Pre‐employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
Reference and identity checking
Checking validity of qualifications
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.
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