Job Description
Help build and maintain the roads and infrastructure our communities rely on every day.
Are you an experienced plant operator who enjoys practical outdoor work, working as part of a team and making a visible difference in your community?
Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focusedCivil Maintenance / Plant Operatorto join our Operations team.
In this hands-on role, you'll operate trucks, plant, equipment and tools while supporting the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, roadsides, footpaths and related infrastructure across Hepburn Shire.
Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute to projects that keep our communities connected, safe and well maintained while enjoying the variety that comes with local government operations.
Position Details
Permanent Full Time with a 9-day fortnight (rostered day off every second week)
Salary: Band 3, $63,372 - $66,366 plus superannuation
Base location: Creswick depot, with work undertaken across Hepburn Shire
Reports to the Team Leader Works
About Us
Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham.
Join a supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference to the community.
How You'll Make a Difference
Operating trucks, civil plant, machinery, equipment and tools safely and effectively.
Undertaking road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related infrastructure maintenance and construction activities.
Supporting planned maintenance,



reactive works and Road Management Plan activities.
Assisting with signage, traffic management set-up and secure worksite operations.
Completing daily plant inspections and maintaining accurate operational records.
Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council staff, including during emergency response activities.
About You
You'll bring experience in civil maintenance, construction, plant operation or a similar outdoor operations environment.
You'll also have:
Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment safely.
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good communication and record-keeping skills.
A willingness to contribute across a variety of maintenance and construction activities.
Essential Requirements
Current Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence
Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willingto obtain before commencing the role
Experience operating plant and equipment in a civil works environment
National Criminal History Check
Desirable
Heavy Rigid (HR) or Multi Combination (MC) Licence
Certificate III in Civil Construction or a related field
Traffic management, chainsaw,



first aid or other relevant industry tickets
Don't Meet Every Requirement?
If this role excites you, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
What Hepburn Can Offer You
Join a supportive organisation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Hepburn Shire's vibrant communities and natural environment.
When you join Council, you'll enjoy:
secure, ongoing employment
a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off every second week
meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
a supportive and collaborative team environment
opportunities to develop your skills, qualifications and career
access to for professional development
four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday 25 October **** at 5.00pm.
Interviews are planned to be held during the week commencing 2 November ****.
Contact
Matt Grant-Allan
Coordinator Works
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Inclusion
InclusionHepburn Shire Council is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities.If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Police, reference and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.
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📌 Plant Operator (Victoria)
🏢 Hepburn Shire Council
📍 Victoria