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.
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Key responsibilities
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- Operate civil construction plant (e.g. excavator, grader, roller, loader)
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- Use machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control software to construct works to design line, level and grade
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- Pre-start checks and reporting faults promptly
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- Work with the Site Manager and crew to sequence plant activities and keep works to program
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- Follow WHS and environmental requirements
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- Contribute to Bauen positive team culture
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About you
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- 5+ years' experience as a Civil Machine Operator
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- Experience across a range of plant (excavator, grader, roller, loader)
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- Confidence using machine guidance/GPS/3D machine control systems
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- Relevant plant tickets and competencies (HR and HC advantageous)
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- Current White Card and Driver's License
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- Sound understanding of WHS requirements on civil construction sites
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- Willingness to mentor and support junior operators
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- Responsible and trustworthy — reliable, punctual, and gets the job done
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About us
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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, explicit communication and consistent delivery.
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Full-time salary with great pay and benefits: $120k–$135k + Super + Ute + Fuel
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Mon-Fri
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Ongoing employment with multiple sites around Toowoomba and Brisbane