Plant Operator Relief

Council Jobs; Griffith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long service leave (5+ years)

MyLeave

Generous leave provisions

Collaborative teams

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Plant Operator Relief to operate and provide relief coverage across road construction and maintenance plant, including street sweepers and garbage collection. The role supports road, infrastructure and waste management operations in a busy council environment.

The successful candidate will hold a current Australian HR driver licence and a General Construction Induction Card (GIT/White Card) with the ability to lead a small team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Australian HR driver licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (GIT or White Card) required.
• Ability to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and provide relief coverage across road construction and maintenance plant and equipment.
• Operate street sweepers and garbage collection in a safe, economical and efficient manner.
• Support Council’s road, infrastructure and waste management operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety focus

Job description

Salary: Commencement from $64,716.60 to $71,186.44 per annum (Grade 7), plus superannuation and a rostered day off once a fortnight

Employment Type: Permanent (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Plant Operator Relief is to operate and provide relief coverage as required, across a range of road construction and maintenance plant and equipment including street sweepers and garbage collection in a safe, economical and efficient manner while supporting Council’s road, infrastructure and waste management operations.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Australian HR driver licence, a General Construction Induction Card (GIT or White Card) with the ability to lead a small team.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.