Plant Operator

NSW Public Service Commission; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Port Macquarie is seeking a permanent full-time Plant Operator (grade 2) to join the District Works Mid North Coast team. The role involves operating a range of plant, performing maintenance, and supporting roadworks with a strong emphasis on safety.

You will work a 9 Day Fortnight, may be required to travel within 70 km, and must hold White Card plus plant operator tickets. Aboriginal people and people with disability are encouraged to apply; on-site work and on-call

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant including tractors, excavators, skid steers, rollers
• Strong safety focus and ability to perform inspections and basic maintenance
• Ability to work with team leaders and supervisors to coordinate daily tasks

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of plant with minimal supervision
• Perform maintenance and manual labouring as required
• Carry out safety inspections and resolve issues per procedures
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Works Supervisors to manage daily tasks
• Maintain WHS standards and reduce risk in the workplace
• Adhere to a 9 Day Fortnight schedule

Skills

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

MR Truck Licence

Job description

Plant Operator- Fernbank Creek

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job location: Fernbank Creek, NSW, AU, 2444

Job reference number: 111071

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1513.3-$0.0

You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities

You’ve been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

We currently have a permanent full-time opportunity for a Plant Operator (grade 2) to join the District Works Mid North Coast team based in Port Macquarie.

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

• Perform maintenance and manual labouring at a Road Worker grade 3 - including tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools when not operating plant.
• Competently and safely operate a variety of plant including tractors, excavators, skid steers, rollers with minimal supervision.
• You will carry out safety inspections, basic maintenance, and resolve issues using procedures with supervisors
• Work collaboratively with the team including Team Leaders and Works Supervisors to manage the day-to-day operations and tasks as well as resolve issues that may arise.
• Keep up to date with WHS legislation and policies and procedures as it relates to minimising risk and keeping to safe work standards.
• Work a 9 Day Fortnight.

In addition to the above, there may be requirements to work outside of normal working hours and away from home.

This position is based in Port Macquarie and forms part of the maintenance team.

We are looking for experienced Plant Operators who has the capability to work under limited supervision and has experience in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace for all employees.

Essential Tickets and Licence:

• White Card
• Plant operator tickets and/or documented competencies
• Labouring experience in a construction or civil environment or road worker experience and understanding of local road networks across the district.

It is desirable you have

• A truck licence (MR or higher)
• Traffic control qualifications – stop/go bat and or implement traffic control

We are seeking those that reside within a 70 km travelling distance from the Port Macquarie Dept as you will be on call when required.

Whilst not required, experience in operating plant (excavator, bobcat, padfoot/smooth drum roller) is advantageous.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 9 September, 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.