- Permanent / Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $77,483 per annum ( LGIA Stream B Level 5 + Site Allowance) + Superannuation
- Location – Gracemere

Your recent role

Looking for a role that gets you out from behind a desk and into the field?

As a Plant Operator / Labourer with our Rural Operations team, you’ll work across the region operating tractors and slashers, maintaining roadside vegetation and supporting a range of civil construction and road maintenance works. If you enjoy practical work, variety and being part of a hardworking team, this could be the role for you.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

- MR Class Driver Licence and White Card.
- Certificate of Competency to operate a pneumatic tyred tractor with powered attachment 35–110 KW.
- Experience operating and maintaining tractors/slashers, ideally in rural road maintenance or civil construction.
- Experience safely using small machinery, hand tools and equipment.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices and WH&S; procedures.
- A reliable team player who can communicate effectively and undertake physical outdoor work.
- Experience operating tractors/slashers in rural or remote environments will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council,



you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

- A 1–2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below; and

- Your current resume.

Application Criteria

- MR Licence, White Card and competency to operate a pneumatic tyred tractor with powered attachment 35–110 KW.
- Experience operating and maintaining tractors/slashers, preferably in rural road maintenance or civil construction.
- Experience in civil construction and maintenance, including the safe use of machinery, tools and equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and working effectively in an outdoor environment.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 26 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

📌 Plant Operator/Labourer (Gracemere)
🏢 Rockhampton Regional Council
📍 Gracemere