- 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

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
- 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.

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.

Applications Close

Monday, 2 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Glen Mitchell - Engineering Officer (Civil) - 3***

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 professional 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 Protected Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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📌 Leading Hand Plant Operator (Bomaderry)
🏢 Shoalhaven City Council
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