Plant Operator

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values based culture

Employee discount shopping program

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements (work)

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency services leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a safety-focused Plant Operator for Maryborough works. You will run plant for road and drainage tasks, perform basic maintenance, and support traffic management while serving the public with professionalism.

The role emphasizes autonomous work and teamwork, with an expected commitment to WHS practices and quality outcomes in outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Valid HC licence recognised in Queensland.
• Plant operation competency or statements of attainment for excavator operation.
• Experience operating plant in road construction, maintenance or drainage.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with WHS focus.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and fleet for road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Undertake labouring duties to support operational works programs.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance activities.
• Support safe work practices, including traffic management requirements.
• Provide professional customer service when working in public environments.
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems.

Skills

White Card

HC Licence

Plant operation

Excavator operation

Road construction

Safety awareness

Team & independence

Communication skills

SMS/mobile devices

Job description

Plant Operator Infrastructure Operations Permanent Full Time Maryborough Operations Level 5 - $74,161 plus superannuation

• + annualised allowance of $2,701
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable Plant Operator to join our Works Operations team. In this role, you will undertake road construction and maintenance activities using Council plant and equipment while contributing to the delivery of quality services for our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator who enjoys working outdoors, can work autonomously and as part of a team, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. While no grader or tractor experience is required, excavator experience would be a strong advantage.

What your day will look like:

• Operate plant and fleet for road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Undertake labouring duties to support operational works programs.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance activities.
• Support safe work practices, including traffic management requirements.
• Provide professional customer service when working in public environments.
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems.

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What you'll need for success:

• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Valid HC licence recognised in Queensland.
• Plant operation competency or statements of attainment for the operation of excavator.
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and fleet in road construction, maintenance or drainage environments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Sound knowledge of WHS, environmental and risk management practices.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use mobile devices and electronic work management systems.

What's nice to have:

• Hold, or have the ability to obtain, relevant plant operation competencies or statements of attainment for the operation of plant such as front-end loader, backhoe, skidsteer.
• Traffic Management Implementation (Level 2).

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

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What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Monday 12 October 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Mick Priddle (A/g Supervisor Sealed Roads) on email [e-mail] or mobile [phone] during office hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.