We're currently accepting applications for skilled and highly motivated Plant Operators to join our Northern Construction Team in a full-time capacity.

Position details

· Full Time

· Job Number: R2778

· Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

About the Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding career in civil construction and infrastructure? Join the Works & Infrastructure team at our Red Cliffs Depot, where you'll operate a variety of major plant and heavy vehicles while contributing to road construction, maintenance, concreting, and drainage works. This is a great opportunity to be part of a skilled team delivering vital projects that make a real difference to the local community.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

- Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Combination endorsement

- Certificate of competency for the operation of a skid steers loader, frontend loader and excavator.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $72,066.34 per annum including industry allowance, maintenance allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

- 9 Day Fortnight

- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.

- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

- Support for Families:



16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay

- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

- Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation





Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both Current South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

· A completed Job Application Form

· A resume

· A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) •••• •197.

📌 Plant Operator Northern Construction (Red Cliffs)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Red Cliffs