Plant Operator

Lane Cove Council; Lane Cove Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused local council is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join their team. You will operate various equipment to maintain and construct council infrastructure while being part of a supportive community. Applicants should have significant experience operating a Backhoe, a 3 tonne Excavator, and a Tip Truck. This position offers competitive salaries, flexible work practices, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work practices

Employee wellness program

Discounted gym memberships

Annual performance bonuses

Extensive professional development opportunities

Regular RDOs

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Current MR driver's license required.
• Experience operating a Backhoe is essential.
• Must have experience with a 3 tonne Excavator or equivalent.
• Experience in operating a Tip Truck (up to 7 tonnes) is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various items of plant for maintenance and construction.
• Support the maintenance of Council’s infrastructure.
• Assist in construction of associated assets.

Skills

Current MR driver's license

Backhoe operation experience

3 tonne Excavator operation experience

Tip Truck operation experience

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Plant Operator to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

About the role

Reporting to the Works Engineer, you will be responsible for operating various items of plant to support the maintenance and construction of Council’s infrastructure and associated assets.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A current MR driver's license;
• Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a Backhoe;
• Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a 3 tonne Excavator or equivalent; and
• Demonstrated experience in effectively operating a Tip Truck (up to 7 tonnes).

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• Regular RDOs
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Great team and generous employee benefits
• The convenience of being situated right beside the leafy Blackman Park on the Lane Cove river

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description.

Salary range:

From $1219 per week (+ super) to $1412 per week (+ super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.