Plant Operator

Council Jobs; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swell Program (Safe + Well)

Health + Wellbeing Leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day compressed work week

Job summary

Singleton Council is seeking a Plant Operator to join the Infrastructure Services Civil Operations team, working on roads, drainage and civil assets. You will operate plant, perform labouring tasks and contribute to maintenance and construction activities across the road network.

The role requires a HR Licence and Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Current working knowledge of road construction and maintenance tasks.
• TIC/VOC tickets for road construction plant preferred.
• Experience operating plant and performing labouring duties on civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of plant and equipment for road, drainage and civil works.
• Perform labouring duties as required for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct daily maintenance and pre-start checks on assigned plant.

Skills

Plant operation

Labouring

Road construction

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance)

HR Licence

Job description

Job Reference: req77
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Applications close: 15/11/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Our Infrastructure Services Civil Operations team are a high-performing, established crew, providing a critical service to the Singleton community.

Working in small teams, theycollaborate and co-operate with each other to provide operation, installation,maintenance and repair works for Council’s infrastructure network, roads,transport and drainage assets.

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating a range of plant and equipment to undertake plant operation and labouring tasks associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure, including, but not limited to, earthworks, concrete, pipe laying, bitumen and vegetation work across the Singleton road network. Daily maintenance and pre-start checks of assigned plant are also key responsibilities of the role.

Essential to this role is demonstrated current working knowledge of road construction and maintenance tasks and techniques, coupled with experience/tickets/VOC with road construction plant and equipment, along with proven competency in undertaking specified labouring duties for civil construction projects and maintenance tasks.

A minimum of a HRlicence is required for the role, along with Certificate III in CivilConstruction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willingness to obtain.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 76hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration package for this position is based onGrade 5of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of$2,472 - $2,781per fortnight plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day compressed work week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Daniel Hope, Acting Coordinator Civil Operations on 0427 279 ***.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15/11/2026.