Leading Hand Plant Operator

Shoalhaven City Council; Bomaderry; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs, including EAP

NSW Welcome Experience

Descripción de la vacante

Shoalhaven City Council seeks a Leading Hand to operate plant and light trucks, perform routine maintenance, litter collection and project delivery across roads, drainage, parks and recreation facilities.

Reporting to the Central Drainage & Structures Supervisor, you will work on a variety of assets, complete safety checks, and demonstrate quality workmanship. On-call readiness and overtime may be required.

Formación

• Experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities.
• Experience operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks.
• Current NSW Class MR Driver's Licence.
• Current RMS-issued Traffic Control qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Operate plant and light trucks to perform maintenance tasks across roads, drainage and parks.
• Carry out litter collection, pressure cleaning and routine manual labour.
• Complete paperwork such as timesheets and safety checklists accurately.
• Respond to defects and maintenance requests in the Nowra CBD area.
• Work under supervision or in a team to deliver quality workmanship.

Conocimientos

Civil construction experience

Operate light trucks

Traffic control

Right to work in Australia

Educación

School Certificate or equivalent

Herramientas

Rollers

Backhoes

Medium/heavy plant

Descripción del empleo

• 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) - 02 4429 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 Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.