The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join our Civil Asset Management team and play a key role in maintaining infrastructure within Australia’s largest private irrigation water supply network.

- Full time, rostered position based onsite in Finley, NSW

- Attractive roster cycle of 5 days on / 2 days off / 7 days on / 7 days off. With additional roster loading

- Five weeks of annual leave per year

Murray Irrigation is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Plant Operator to join our team in Finley.

The Company & Values

Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL) is Australia's largest private irrigation water delivery company, servicing more than 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales. Headquartered in Deniliquin, with offices in Finley and Wakool, MIL plays a vital role in supporting one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.

As a values-based organisation, MIL is committed to Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embracing Change, and Respect. We are proud to support our employees in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and service to our customers are at the heart of what we do.

To learn more about Murray Irrigation Limited, visit www.murrayirrigation.com.au

About the role

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant, machinery, and equipment such as trucks, excavators, loaders, and graders. Other responsibilities of the role include weed control, infrastructure repairs, conducting daily pre-starts and job-starts and reporting on infrastructure condition and effectiveness. You will possess strong communication skills, essential for maintaining positive, professional relationships with landholders and team members.

About you





The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

- Minimum of three years’ experience operating heavy plant and trucks

- Experience operating plant items (e.g. excavator, grader, loader, spray units)

- Current manual drivers licence

- WHS General Induction for Construction Work (NSW)

- Basic computer skills and experience using electronic devices to support operational and administrative tasks.

- Strong focus on safety and excellent safety record.

- Ability to work independently and unsupervised

- Physically fit

Knowledge of Murray Irrigation’s operating environment, relevant certifications such as First Aid, Manual Handling, Confined Space, and Farm Chemical User and a current HC Licence will be an advantage.

What we offer

Along with offering attractive and competitive remuneration packages, we offer additional work perks such as:

- purchase leave

- annual flu vax and skin checks

- supported study applications

- flexible work arrangements

- TPD insurance

- uniforms

- paid parental leave

- remote area salary packaging

How to apply

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now.

To apply for this position, please submit your application via Seek by clicking on the Quick apply button on the job listing. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We are committed to filling this role quickly and reserve the right to close advertisement once a suitable candidate has been identified.

To avoid missing out apply now.

Murray irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

📌 Plant Operator (Finley)
🏢 Murray Irrigation
📍 Finley