Plant Operator Northern Construction

Careers at Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Performance-based banding bonus

Study Support Program with Paid Study/

Learning and Professional Development

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

32 weeks at Half Pay Parental Leave

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition

Discounted Health Insurance & Gym

Free Counselling

Active Social Clubs

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council seeks skilled Plant Operators for the Northern Construction Team, a full-time role based at the Red Cliffs Depot. You will operate a range of major plant and heavy vehicles on road construction, maintenance, concreting and drainage projects.

Applicants must hold a Heavy Combination licence and a competency certificate for skid steers, front-end loaders and excavators. Band 3 classification, with starting remuneration around $72,066.34 per annum plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Combination driver’s licence required.
• Certificate of competency for skid steer, frontend loader and excavator operation required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safe driving

Education

Certificate of competency: skid steer, frontend loader & excavators

Tools

Skid steer loader

Frontend loader

Excavators

Job description

We're currently accepting applications for skilled and highly motivated Plant Operators to join our Northern Construction Team in a full-time capacity.

• Full Time
• Job Number: R2778
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

About the Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding career in civil construction and infrastructure? Join the Works & Infrastructure team at our Red Cliffs Depot, where you'll operate a variety of major plant and heavy vehicles while contributing to road construction, maintenance, concreting, and drainage works. This is a great opportunity to be part of a skilled team delivering vital projects that make a real difference to the local community.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Combination endorsement
• Certificate of competency for the operation of a skid steers loader, frontend loader and excavators

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $72,066.34 per annum including industry allowance, maintenance allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au