Heavy Haul/Plant Operator - Construction

About this role

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our community moving! Council is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Haul/Plant Operator to join our Construction team. In this role, you'll operate a range of heavy vehicles and plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects, while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a current Class HC Driver Licence. YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees) • A weekly salary between $1,299.48 – $1,462.45 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation • Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 38-hour working week • Salary packaging options available including novated leasing • Access to 2 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused • Access to 1 week MyLeave per year, to be utilised for any purpose • Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment • Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents • Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives YOUR CAREER • A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals • Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans • Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program • Mentoring and coaching programs • Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements • Access to e-learning platforms YOUR WELLBEING • A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year • Free vaccinations and health checks • A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued • A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions • Staff fitness initiatives • Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family The contact officer for this position is Chris Brassel on (02) 4823 4561. Applications close Monday, 10 th August 2026 at 5:00pm . This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopl e, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.