Work Type: Full Time Location: Duaringa Directorate: Operations Remuneration : Award Stream B, Level 8: $55.21 per hour inclusive of superannuation & allowances Indicative salary of circa $110,000 per annum inclusive of allowances and overtime when available, depending on operational requirements.

Are you an experienced grader operator looking for a role with a great work life balance?

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Grader Operator to join the Duaringa Maintenance Rural Crew.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its advantages. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

This role is you will be required to undertake plant operation and laboring duties to assist in the maintenance of road and town facilities across the Central Highlands region. In this role you will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills within a supportive environment. If you are a skilled Grader operator with experience in civil construction we want to hear from you

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

- Demonstrated experience in grader operation in a road construction and/or maintenance environment




- Willingness to work on rural job sites which will involve staying in a camp environment when required
- Previous experience working in the civil construction industry
- Current Queensland Class HR Drivers Licence
- Statement of Attainment or Ticket for Grader Operations
- Roller Operations statement of attainment or ticket (or ability to obtain)
- Construction White Card

Beneficial Licences/Tickets

- Statement of Attainment or tickets for various construction plant equipment
- Heavy Combination or Multi-combination Vehicle Licence
- Traffic Controller Ticket
- Current First Aid or CPR Certificate

Benefits

- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

- Right to Work in Australia
- Reference and qualification checks

Applications close: Monday 9th November 2026 at 12noon.

📌 Plant Operator Grader (Duaringa)
🏢 Central Highlands Region
📍 Duaringa