Plant Operator

City of Ipswich; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Positive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and well-being

Leave options

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Ipswich is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join the Pavement Repair Team. You will operate and maintain skid steer, paver and profiler equipment across pavement repair and maintenance projects, helping keep our roads safe and performing well for the growing Ipswich community.

Success in this role means having asphalt works experience, a valid MR licence, a General Construction Induction Card, and a safety‑focused mindset aligned with our values of safety, wellbeing,

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction asphalt works.
• MR Class driver licence.
• General Construction Induction Card.
• Experience operating a skid steer, paver and profiler.
• Belief in safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and machinery – skid steer, paver, profiler.
• Undertake detailed maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high‑quality repair and maintenance projects.

Tools

Skid steer

Paver

Profiler

Job description

About the role

Take the next step in your career with our Pavement Repair Team as an experienced Plant Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the city's extensive road network. You'll be responsible for operating plant and equipment across a range of pavement repair and maintenance projects, delivering high-quality outcomes that keep our roads safe, functional, and ready to support our growing community. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your workmanship, and thrive in a team environment, this is the job for you.

• Operate and maintain machinery and plant - skid steer/paver/profiler
• Undertake detailed maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure
• Work with your team to deliver high quality repair and maintenance projects

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in civil construction asphalt works
• MR Class driver licence
• General Construction Induction Card
• Experience operating a skid steer/paver/profiler
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time role with a salary commencing at $73,860 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities. Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision: ‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.' We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people. Join us

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Please direct any related questions to [e-mail].

Pre Employment Screening

Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability.

We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.