Multi-skilled Plant Operator (Structures and Concrete)

Quilpie Shire Council; Quilpie Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing Week events

Ongoing training and professional dev.

9 Day Fortnights

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Quilpie Shire Council is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Plant Operator to build and maintain roads across our region. Reporting to the Structures and Concrete Supervisor, you’ll run loader/backhoe/excavator and perform routine maintenance on infrastructure.

You will work outdoors in a seasonally varied, family-friendly community, with a strong safety culture and opportunities for training and career growth within our team.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Current Queensland HR Driver’s Licence with clean driving record.
• Construction-industry safety credentials and relevant certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment (Loader/Backhoe/Excavator) safely.
• Perform construction and maintenance on Council infrastructure and roads.
• Assist with traffic management and site signage as required.
• Complete daily plant checks and report faults promptly.
• Support a team-based, outdoor work environment with a focus on safety.

Skills

Skid Steer/Backhoe/Loader/Excavator

HR Driver Licence

Education

General Construction Induction Card

MC Driver’s Licence

Tools

Concrete Works Experience

Traffic Management Implementation

Job description

Introduction

Here’s to Quilpie. Here’s to you.

Are you ready to help build a community that's pushing for great, with a down-to-earth team that rises to every challange?

Welcome to Quilpie Shire Council, where you’ll find real opportunities, real community and the life you want to live. We may be a small council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking a highly motivated Multi‑Skilled Plant Operator to help us build and strengthen our thriving community. Gain unique experiences, learn new skills, and enjoy a different, more fulfilling kind of life in a place that feels like home.

Your opportunity

As a Multi‑Skilled Plant Operator at Quilpie Shire Council, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the roads that connect our vibrant community.

Reporting to the Structures and Concrete Supervisor, you will ensure the safe and efficient operations of plant and equipment on a vital construction and maintenance projects across our region.

• Perform maintenance, construction, and repairs of Council's infrastructure;


• Safely operate plant consistent with manufacture’s specifications;


• Undertake maintenance works as per the daily plant check sheets including operation of Loader/Backhoe/Excavator;


• Ensure correct and adequate roadworks signage is installed and maintained;


• Undertake general other duties including labouring as required by operational activities

What You’ll Bring

You are a resilient and adaptable team player who thrives in a hands‑on, outdoors role. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety, you are motivated to achieve for our Council and 700 strong community, sharing our values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust and Teamwork.

• Competencies for a Skid Steer/Backhoe/Loader/Excavator;


• Current Queensland 'HR' Drivers Licence;


• Current General Construction Induction Card;


• Ability to operate and maintain plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; and


• Up to date knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques and approaches;

Although it’s not essential, it would be great if you had:

• Relevant Plant Operator certificates of competency;


• Current Queensland ‘MC’ Class Driver’s Licence;


• Experience in concrete works including batching;


• Recent relevant experience in the safe and efficient use of all plant on Road Construction and Maintenance projects; and


• Competency in Traffic Management Implementation;

Why Quilpie Shire Council?

We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As Multi‑Skilled Plant Operator, you’ll belong to a forward thinking team that's recognised in the region for the energy and smarts we bring to new projects... with plenty of chat and humour along the way.

We care about our work here, but balance matters. That means you'll be encouraged and supported to knock off on time, plus you'll work side‑by‑side with workmates who gice you a hand and managers who check in and support your growth.

Plus, living in Quilpie Shire means shaping the life you want to live. This is a welcoming, family‑friendly community where people look out for each other and say hello. You'll also soak in spectacular landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more.

You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging options


• Our annual Wellbeing Week, with everything from hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


• 9 Day fortnights


• 5 weeks annual leave per annum

Boost your career in a place that feels like home

Salary listed as base salary, overtime, super and allowances in addition.

All applicants will receive a response.

Applications will be assessed as received.

Position Description

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.