Posted: 12/10/2026 Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Job Type: Full-Time Location: East Sector - Penshurst Depot Job Category: Operations Band 3 - $34.76 - $37.20 excluding superannuation and allowances

Southern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Plant Operator to join our team based at the Penshurst Depot.

This is a hands-on role that offers a diverse range of outdoor work and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to maintaining and improving Council's road infrastructure across the Shire.

About the Role

As a Plant Operator, you will undertake a variety of tasks including:

- Driving and operating heavy vehicles and plant equipment
- Bitumen and gravel road patching and maintenance
- Tree trimming and roadside vegetation management
- Roadside slashing operations
- Assisting with road construction and civil infrastructure projects
- Supporting the delivery of safe and efficient works across the municipality

This role requires the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being confident working independently when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence
- Demonstrated experience operating plant and equipment in a civil construction or road maintenance environment
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and safe work practices
- The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment




- Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude

The following would be highly regarded:
- Traffic Management accreditation/licences
- Experience in road construction, maintenance, or related civil works
- Chainsaw or vegetation management experience

If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of the Southern Grampians community.

Benefits of working at Council:

- We encourage personal and professional growth
- We understand the importance of work / life balance
- We embrace change
- We are committed to providing a protected work environment
- We offer flexible work arrangements
- We offer a 9 day fortnight

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting John Pierce, Senior Works Coordinator via phone on 03 5573 0444.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

- Attach a resume and cover letter

Applications close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5.00pm

📌 Plant Operator - East (Penshurst)
🏢 Southern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Penshurst