Heavy Plant Operator

Tablelands Regional Council; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Employment security

Diverse training opportunities

Career progression

Equal remuneration

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is seeking a skilled Heavy Plant Operator, primarily Grader, to join the Ravenshoe Maintenance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers operation and maintenance of heavy vehicles for road projects across the Tablelands region.

Applicants should be precise, conscientious and able to work within a supportive local government team. TRC offers a 76 hour/9-day fortnight, generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, and

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of truck and heavy plant for road construction and maintenance projects.
• Provide a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region.

Job description

Tablelands Regional Council - Ravenshoe QLD

Our Ravenshoe team is looking for a skilled, precise and conscientious Heavy Plant Operator (primarily Grader) to join our Maintenance team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of truck and heavy plant for road construction and maintenance projects and for providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region.

Our Malanda team are also seeking various skilled operators - check out the TRC Careers page to view all our current opportunities.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression - we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration - we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Thursday 17 September 2026

• Base salary package from $65,467.00 per annum ($2,517.96 per fortnight)
• A range of allowances included in base salary
• Attractive work/life balance - 76 hour / 9-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO)
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Discounted health insurance available

Position Description

For further details about the role download the Position Description.

Position Queries

For more information about the role please contact Dan Angwin Foreperson Maintenance during office hours - 0456 318 ***.

Technical Issues Contact:

For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2***.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.