- Permanent, Full Time position available
- Salary: $61,494 - $69,129 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- PLUS additional $1,055.08 gross p.a. Adverse Working Conditions allowance
- 3:00am to 12:00pm shift, Monday to Friday (totalling 38 hours per week) with a 9 day fortnight
- Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way Bomaderry
- Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
As a Leading Hand, you'll operate plant and light trucks, perform routine manual labour tasks, pressure cleaning, litter collection and delivery of maintenance and construction projects across the Shoalhaven. You'll work on a variety of assets including roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, and recreational facilities.

Reporting directly to the Central Drainage & Structures Supervisor, the main duties of this role includes:

- Focus on ensuring the Nowra CBD is kept clean and free of litter and respond to requests for the repair of defects.
- Undertake manual tasks including but not limited to shovelling, screeding, raking, digging, lifting and traffic control
- Operate and maintain medium heavy plant items Rollers, Backhoes, Heavy and Light rigid trucks as required
- Operate and maintain small plant items such as chainsaws, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers, etc
- To work under routine supervision and direction either individually or in a team environment on a range of projects
- Deliver quality workmanship in all tasks
- Complete standard paperwork such as timesheets and daily site safety checklists, both written and electronically
- Any other tasks and activities within the construction / maintenance environment within the employees' abilities.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

- School Certificate or equivalent
- Experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities




- Demonstrated experience in operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
- Current NSW Class MR Driver's Licence
- Current RMS Issued Traffic Control or SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards - 'Traffic controller' and 'Implement traffic control plans' or willingness to obtain
- Current NSW General Construction induction card (white card)
- Proof of right to work in Australia

We are looking for dependable team player who take pride in delivering quality workmanship and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. Our ideal candidate will have a solid work ethic, adaptability, initiative, and a positive attitude, with the ability to work effectively under routine supervision in a variety of outdoor environments.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and why this resonates with you.
2. Can you give an example of a time that you have had to coordinate a team to complete a task.
3. Please describe the various types of plant and machinery you have experience operating and an estimated number of operating hours for each.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk).



Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •253.

Applications Close: Monday, 2 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Glen Mitchell - Engineering Officer (Civil) - 02 •••• •818

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff career development.

Benefits include:

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

📌 Leading Hand Plant Operator (Bomaderry)
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