Plant Operator – 9‑Day Fortnight & Civil Works

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Rostered day off (RDO)

Permanent full-time roles

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking Plant Operators for permanent full-time roles at the Erina and Charmhaven depots. The positions offer a 9-day fortnight and an RDO, with a team-focused culture and opportunities to work across diverse civil construction projects.

You will operate a range of heavy plant and trucks, ensuring safety, quality service delivery, and efficient maintenance across open spaces, water and sewerage, and natural assets.

Qualifications

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence with obligation to upgrade to HR if required
• General Construction Induction Card - SafeWork NSW or equivalent
• Current RMS NSW Traffic Control Stop Slow accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time period
• Competency to operate allocated plant (e.g., excavator, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer) or committed to obtain within a specified time period
• Current Working near Overhead Powerlines Safety accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time period

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council heavy plant and trucks safely within guidelines
• Support civil works of Council assets across open space, recreation, water and sewerage, and natural assets
• Provide quality customer service and create value for the community
• Work collaboratively across crews and supervisors to adapt to changing priorities
• Perform general labouring tasks to support civil maintenance and construction works

Skills

HR/MR licence

CoR awareness

Overhead powerlines safety

Load restraint safety

SafeWork NSW card

Job description

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking Plant Operators for permanent full-time roles at the Erina and Charmhaven depots. The positions offer a 9-day fortnight and an RDO, with a team-focused culture and opportunities to work across diverse civil construction projects.

You will operate a range of heavy plant and trucks, ensuring safety, quality service delivery, and efficient maintenance across open spaces, water and sewerage, and natural assets.