Grader Operator Leading Hand

Mitchell Shire Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Values‑driven workplace culture

Career growth in a growing region

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council is seeking an experienced plant operator to join the Roads Maintenance team. You will guide and motivate the crew, manage on‑the‑ground tasks and help plan maintenance works for a growing municipality.

This permanent full‑time role offers a fortnightly rostered day off, with starting pay bands from $78,300 to $81,800 plus superannuation. A value‑driven, supportive workplace culture awaits.

Qualifications

• Certification in plant operation is desirable.
• Experience operating plant and associated tools.
• Ability to prioritise works for small teams.
• Experience maintaining OH&S and environmental records.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job guidance, supervision and training to team members and relief operators.
• Assist with resource estimates and contribute to annual maintenance planning.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are maintained to manufacturer specs and safe operating standards.
• Maintain accurate records across safety, quality assurance and environmental requirements.
• Deliver strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist other teams across the business as directed.

Skills

Plant operation

Team supervision

Resource estimation

OH&S records

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Be part of Victoria's last great story of growth

Mitchell Shire is where the city meets the country. Located just 40 minutes north of Melbourne, we're home to thriving townships, beautiful natural landscapes and some of Australia's fastest-growing communities.

With a current population of more than 64,000 residents and forecast growth to over 220,000 by 2046, there has never been a more exciting time to join Mitchell Shire Council. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities to make a genuine difference to our community and help shape the future of one of Victoria's most dynamic municipalities.

At Mitchell Shire Council, you'll be part of a progressive, inclusive and supportive organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we work as One Mitchell, guided by our values of Trusted, Engaged and Innovative.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Team Leader of Roads Maintenance, you'll be a key contributor within Mitchell Shire Council's Roads Maintenance works team, bringing specialist plant operating skills that complement and strengthen the delivery of high-quality road maintenance activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-the-job guidance, supervision, and training to team members and relief operators
• Assisting with resource estimates and contributing to annual maintenance program planning
• Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained to manufacturer specifications and safe operating standards
• Maintaining accurate records across safety, quality assurance, and environmental requirements
• Delivering strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

You’ll also assist other teams across the business as directed, making this a varied, hands‑on role at the heart of how Mitchell Shire maintains and improves its road network.

This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity with a fortnightly RDO. Remuneration begins at $78.3K to $81.8K (Band 4) plus superannuation.

In return you’ll enjoy

• Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program support
• A values‑driven and supportive workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's fastest‑growing municipalities
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to our community

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong hands‑on plant operating skills with a natural ability to guide and motivate those around them — someone who leads by example and takes ownership of both the work and the team's wellbeing. You'll be a reliable communicator who takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the Mitchell Shire community, and who brings a disciplined, safety‑first approach to every task on the ground.

• Demonstrated (certification desirable) experience in operation of plant (as listed) and tools including, grinders, chainsaw, demo saws, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritising works for self and small teams.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of small to medium size works.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide accurate resource estimates.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining records in support of OH&S, quality assurance, environmental accreditation, and other requirements.
• Demonstrated experience to use computers including Microsoft excel, Microsoft word and outlook (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in road maintenance activities.

Want to Know More?

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Hollie Caruana, Operations Business Services Team Leader at [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

Mitchell Shire Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that values different perspectives and upholds the highest standards of integrity, respect and responsibility. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check where required for the role.

Our commitment is guided by the principles of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Climate Change Act 2017 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to participate fully and demonstrate your capabilities.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 14 September 2026