Plant Operator (Truck Driver HC)

Barcaldine Region; Aramac; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcaldine Regional Council invites applications for a Plant Operator (Truck Driver HC) based in Aramac with regional travel as required. You will safely operate council vehicles to support road construction and maintenance projects, contributing to essential regional infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a HC licence with at least two years of plant operation experience, be able to work in a team, and pass mandatory safety checks including a pre-employment medical and police history check.

Qualifications

• National Criminal History Check required.
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination required.
• Minimum QLD Class HC Driver Licence.
• Minimum 2 years' HC licence plant operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport essential materials and equipment to road construction sites across the Barcaldine region.
• Operate Council vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety requirements.
• Support the efficient delivery of road construction and maintenance projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Safety induction

Criminal history check

Job description

Position Details

Location: This position is based in Aramac with regional work and travel as required.

Classification Level: Level 6 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 and the Barcaldine Regional Council Certified Agreement 2025.

Wage: Minimum base salary of $72,049.12 per annum + Superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees are paid fortnightly.

Hours of Work: 76 hours over 9 days with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

Leave: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the Region

Our Business Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of Central West Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We Honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the traditional custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of elders and community members past and present. Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all.

If you're looking to escape the pace of city life and enjoy a better work-life balance, the Barcaldine Regional Council offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing the benefits of regional living. With welcoming communities, wide open spaces and a relaxed lifestyle, it's a place where you can enjoy a strong sense of connection both at work and in the community. Located in Central West Queensland, approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, the Barcaldine Region covers more than 53,677 square kilometers and is home to around 2,900 residents. It encompasses the former shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho and includes the townships of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra. The region has a proud agricultural heritage and is recognised as one of Central West Queensland's largest cattle-producing areas. It also supports thriving sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industries, while continuing to grow through emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

The Role

As a Plant Operator (Truck Driver HC), you will be primarily responsible for safely transporting essential materials and equipment to road construction sites across the Barcaldine region. You will operate Council vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety requirements while working collaboratively with the team to support the efficient delivery of road construction and maintenance projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HC-licensed truck driver who takes pride in safe operation, teamwork and contributing to essential regional infrastructure.

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Completion of a National Criminal History Check to Council's Satisfaction
• Completion of a Pre-Employment Medical Examination to Council's Satisfaction
• General Safety Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or Equivalent
• Minimum QLD Class 'HC' Drivers Licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating plant of a 'HC' licence class level
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly regarded, but not required
• Traffic Controller Licence (desirable)
• Traffic Management Implementation Qualification (desirable)

For more information, please contact Human Resources via email [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday, 25 October at 11:59PM