Plant Operator

Murray Irrigation; Finley; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

purchase leave

annual flu vax and skin checks

supported study applications

TPD insurance

uniforms

paid parental leave

remote area salary packaging

Job summary

Murray Irrigation Limited in Finley, NSW is seeking a safety‑conscious Plant Operator to join our Civil Asset Management team. You will operate trucks, excavators, loaders and graders, perform weed control and infrastructure repairs, and complete daily pre‑starts and job‑starts while reporting on asset condition.

You will work with landholders and team members, maintaining professional relationships and contributing to the continued reliability of Australia’s largest private irrigation network

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience operating heavy plant and trucks.
• Experience operating excavator, grader, loader, spray units.
• WHS General Induction for Construction Work (NSW) and related safety trainings.
• Safety-focused with strong safety record.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant, machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Weed control and infrastructure repairs.
• Conduct daily pre-starts and job-starts.
• Report on infrastructure condition and effectiveness.
• Maintain positive relationships with landholders and team members.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Truck operation

Independent worker

Safety-focused

Good communication

Education

WHS General Induction for Construction Work (NSW)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Electronic devices for tasks

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our Civil Asset Management team and play a key role in maintaining infrastructure within Australia’s largest private irrigation water supply network.

Full-time, rostered position based onsite in Finley, NSW

Attractive roster cycle of 5 days on / 2 days off / 7 days on / 7 days off. With additional roster loading

Five weeks of annual leave per year

Murray Irrigation is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Plant Operator to join our team in Finley.

The Company & Values

Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL) is Australia's largest private irrigation water delivery company, servicing more than 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales. Headquartered in Deniliquin, with offices in Finley and Wakool, MIL plays a vital role in supporting one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.

As a values-based organisation, MIL is committed to Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embracing Change, and Respect. We are proud to support our employees in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and service to our customers are at the heart of what we do.

To learn more about Murray Irrigation Limited, visit www.murrayirrigation.com.au

About the role

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant, machinery, and equipment such as trucks, excavators, loaders, and graders. Other responsibilities of the role include weed control, infrastructure repairs, conducting daily pre-starts and job-starts and reporting on infrastructure condition and effectiveness. You will possess strong communication skills, essential for maintaining positive, professional relationships with landholders and team members.

About you

• Minimum of three years’ experience operating heavy plant and trucks
• Experience operating plant items (e.g. excavator, grader, loader, spray units)
• WHS General Induction for Construction Work (NSW)
• Basic computer skills and experience using electronic devices to support operational and administrative tasks.
• Strong focus on safety and excellent safety record.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Physically fit
• Knowledge of Murray Irrigation’s operating environment, relevant certifications such as First Aid, Manual Handling, Confined Space, and Farm Chemical User and a current HC Licence will be an advantage.

What we offer

• purchase leave
• annual flu vax and skin checks
• supported study applications
• TPD insurance
• uniforms
• paid parental leave
• remote area salary packaging

Murray irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.