About the role

You'll be based on a large-scale civil subdivision project in the Toowoomba region, mobilising from September 2026 as part of a 12-month program involving earthworks, roads, drainage and services installation. Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll operate a range of civil construction machinery to construct the project to design line, level and grade, while providing guidance and support to junior operators on site.

Key responsibilities

- Operate civil construction plant (e.g. excavator, grader, roller, loader)

- Use machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control software to construct works to design line, level and grade

- Pre-start checks and reporting faults promptly

- Mentor junior machine operators

- Work with the Site Manager and crew to sequence plant activities and keep works to program

- Follow WHS and environmental requirements

- Contribute to Bauen positive team culture

About you

- 5+ years' experience as a Civil Machine Operator

- Experience across a range of plant (excavator, grader, roller, loader)

- Confidence using machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control systems

- Relevant plant tickets and competencies (HR and HC advantageous)

- Current White Card and Driver's License





- Sound understanding of WHS requirements on civil construction sites

- Willingness to mentor and support junior operators

- Responsible and trustworthy — reliable, punctual, and gets the job done

About us

Bauen Civil is a South-East Queensland-based civil contractor specialising in residential and industrial subdivision developments and urban civil infrastructure. We work across the full project lifecycle as principal contractor, primarily self-performing our civil works. We're a practical, low-ego business where ownership of outcomes matters more than hierarchy. Join a culture of collaboration and team work where your Can-DO attitude and growth are supported. Safety, quality and productivity are treated as non-negotiables, and our team values reliable operators, clear communication and consistent delivery.

Benefits

- Full-time salary with great pay and benefits: $120k–$135k + Super + Ute + Fuel

- Mon-Fri

- Ongoing employment with multiple sites around Toowoomba and Brisbane

- Excellent Crews

- Supportive team and culture

HOW TO APPLY

Send your Cover Letter and CV to ••••@bauen.net.au to apply.

📌 SENIOR MACHINE OPERATOR (Toowoomba)
🏢 Bauen Civil
📍 Toowoomba