Operator Grader

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 71,849–77,352 AUD

18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5%

9 day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Career development opportunities

Employee health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Experienced Grader Operator to join the Capital Works Field Services team at the Paget Depot. You will operate grader, plant and trucks and perform labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets.

Essential qualifications include a White Card, HR licence, and competency to operate a motor grader >35kW, with Trimble-guided operation experience. You'll contribute to ongoing improvements and team safety.

Qualifications

• White Card required and valid.
• HR licence in good standing.
• Competency to operate grader >35kW and perform final trim.
• Experience in roads and drainage maintenance.
• Ability to lead and instruct work crews.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader, plant and trucks and perform labouring duties.
• Carry out maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets.
• Provide clear instructions to work crews.

Skills

White Card

HR Licence

Grader operation experience

Instructing crews

Education

Certificate/Competency for grader >35kW

Tools

Grader (35kW+)

Trimble guided operation

Job description

Grader Operator

Mackay Regional Council requires an Experienced Grader Operator to join the Capital Works Field Services team at the Paget Depot. You will carry out grader, plant, truck operation and labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets, or other associated civil infrastructure.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence
• Current Certificate of Competency to operator a motor grader > 35kw with demonstrated relevant experience in the operation of grader and in particular, final trim operation, including experience with Trimble (or other computer controlled software) guided operation.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
• Experience in providing instructions to work crews.

In Return For Your Valued Contribution, You Will Receive

• Base annual salary from $71,849 to $77,352 plus allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9 day fortnight roster
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• We’re bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities
• Significant corporate and membership discounts
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active social clubs

Applications Close

03 September 2026

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.