Job Description

Durack Civil is a leading civil construction contractor delivering projects throughout Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. With a growing fleet of modern equipment and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to take ownership of our plant division and drive operational excellence across the business.

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This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maximising fleet utilisation, managing compliance and maintenance systems, supporting project delivery teams, and building a high-performing plant culture.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of Durack Civil's plant fleet, operators, subcontractor plant and supporting systems. You will work closely with project teams to ensure the right equipment is available, compliant, cost-effective and ready to perform when required. [Plant Manager | Word]

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Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations across the business

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Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing schedules and asset lifecycle planning

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Drive plant utilisation and monitor fleet performance across projects

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Manage plant procurement, disposals and capital expenditure recommendations

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Negotiate plant hire arrangements and supplier agreements

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Oversee subcontractor plant onboarding and compliance requirements

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Develop and improve plant tracking, servicing and maintenance systems

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Conduct plant audits and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards

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Lead operator onboarding, inductions and competency management processes

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Support tender submissions through plant planning and pricing input

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Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement

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Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations and transport requirements.

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About You

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To be successful, you will have:

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Significant experience managing plant and equipment within the civil construction industry

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Strong commercial acumen and understanding of plant costing and utilisation

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Demonstrated experience managing large fleets and maintenance programs

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Knowledge of CoR requirements, heavy vehicle legislation and plant compliance

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Strong leadership and people management skills

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Excellent planning, organisational and negotiation abilities

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Experience implementing and improving operational systems and processes

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A practical, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to be involved at ground level.

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Why Join Durack Civil?

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Senior leadership position with genuine influence on business outcomes

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Up-to-date and expanding fleet

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Strong pipeline of civil infrastructure projects

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Supportive and family-oriented culture

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Competitive remuneration package

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Opportunity to shape systems, people and processes for long-term success

📌 Plant Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Durack Civil
📍 City of Gold Coast