Plant Operator

Transport For Nsw; Coonabarabran; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Plant Operator for the Rocky Glen area, NSW. This permanent full-time, on-site role involves operating large and complex plant equipment to support the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure.

You will work as part of a team, prioritising safety and compliance, and contribute to safe infrastructure outcomes in a dynamic environment. Applications close 30 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Operate complex plant equipment in civil construction/road maintenance
• Maintain safety and compliance in field environments

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
• Support road worker activities and maintenance projects

Job description

Plant Operator Transport for NSW Rocky Glen, NSW, AU

Job Description

Organisation/Entity: Transport for NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Coonabarabran, NSW, AU, 2357

Job reference number: 108939

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1549.9-$0.0

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering the efficient construction and maintenance of road infrastructure, this role will see you operate large and complex plant equipment, support road worker activities, and develop your capability across civil construction, safety, and maintenance practices.

You will operate and maintain plant equipment to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic infrastructure and maintenance environment with evolving operational and safety requirements.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About You

Your ability to operate complex plant equipment, problem solve, and apply safety and compliance standards formed across civil construction, road maintenance, or similar field-based operational environments will see you excel in safely delivering construction and maintenance activities, overcoming operational challenges, and maintaining quality and compliance standards to lead to efficient and safe infrastructure outcomes.

You're recognized as a safety-focused and reliable team contributor, skilled at operating plant equipment and completing maintenance tasks, experienced in working collaboratively in field-based environments, applying WHS requirements, and supporting infrastructure delivery outcomes.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM, Sunday 30th August 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.