Plant Operator

Hepburn Shire Council; Creswick; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Four weeks annual leave

Learn@Hepburn for professional dev.

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a Civil Maintenance / Plant Operator to operate trucks, plant and equipment across Creswick and Hepburn Shire. You will contribute to roads, drainage and footpath maintenance with a skilled team.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration and accurate record-keeping, with a 9-day fortnight, and base location Creswick depot. A strong commitment to wellbeing and community service is valued.

Qualifications

• Current MR Truck Licence is required.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain before start.
• Experience operating civil plant and equipment.
• National Criminal History Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, civil plant, machinery and tools safely and effectively.
• Undertake road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related infrastructure maintenance and construction.
• Support planned maintenance, reactive works and Road Management Plan activities.
• Assist with signage, traffic management setup and safe worksite operations.
• Complete daily plant inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with team members, contractors and other Council staff.

Skills

Plant operation

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Education

White Card

National Criminal History Check

Tools

MR Truck Licence

Traffic management

First Aid

HR/MC licence (Desirable)

Job description

Help build and maintain the roads and infrastructure our communities rely on every day.

Are you an experienced plant operator who enjoys practical outdoor work, working as part of a team and making a visible difference in your community?

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Civil Maintenance / Plant Operator to join our Operations team. In this hands-on role, you'll operate trucks, plant, equipment and tools while supporting the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, roadsides, footpaths and related infrastructure across Hepburn Shire.

Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute to projects that keep our communities connected, safe and well maintained while enjoying the variety that comes with local government operations.

Position Details

• Permanent Full Time with a 9-day fortnight (rostered day off every second week)
• Salary: Band 3, $63,372 - $66,366 plus superannuation
• Base location: Creswick depot, with work undertaken across Hepburn Shire
• Reports to the Team Leader Works

About Us

Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council located 90 kilometres from Melbourne, serving the communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a supportive organisation where you can grow your career while making a genuine difference to the community.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Operating trucks, civil plant, machinery, equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Undertaking road, drainage, roadside, footpath and related infrastructure maintenance and construction activities.
• Supporting planned maintenance, reactive works and Road Management Plan activities.
• Assisting with signage, traffic management set-up and safe worksite operations.
• Completing daily plant inspections and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council staff, including during emergency response activities.

About You

You’ll bring experience in civil maintenance, construction, plant operation or a similar outdoor operations environment.

You’ll also have:

• Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment safely.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• A willingness to contribute across a variety of maintenance and construction activities.

Essential Requirements

• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willingto obtain before commencing the role
• Experience operating plant and equipment in a civil works environment
• National Criminal History Check

Desirable

• Heavy Rigid (HR) or Multi Combination (MC) Licence
• Certificate III in Civil Construction or a related field
• Traffic management, chainsaw, first aid or other relevant industry tickets

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If this role excites you, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

What Hepburn Can Offer You

Join a supportive organisation while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Hepburn Shire’s vibrant communities and natural environment.

When you join Council, you’ll enjoy:

• secure, ongoing employment
• a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off every second week
• meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
• a supportive and collaborative team environment
• opportunities to develop your skills, qualifications and career
• access to Learn@Hepburn for professional development
• four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported

Application Deadline

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 5.00pm.

Interviews are planned to be held during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

Contact

Matt Grant-Allan

Coordinator Works

03 5321 6*** | 0477 996 ***

Inclusion

InclusionHepburn Shire Council is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities.If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Police, reference and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.