Plant Operators

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 590 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions (4 per year)

Free parking

Uniform, tools & PPE provided

Safety-first workplace

Job summary

Infrastructure Gold Coast is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join our civil construction and maintenance team. The role involves operating excavators and other heavy plant to deliver Council’s works program across construction, earthworks, road, drainage and maintenance projects.

We offer a safety-focused, collaborative work environment with ongoing training and opportunities for progression, plus benefits including a 9-day fortnight, free parking and a professional, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or relevant experience.
• Excavator LE competency/licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Reliable, strong team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Committed to safe, high-quality work and willing to assist with general civil construction and labouring duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators and other heavy plant in accordance with licences, procedures and competency standards.
• Undertake civil construction, earthworks, maintenance activities and manual labouring duties as required.
• Transport and coordinate plant and equipment between work sites.
• Identify hazards, report equipment issues and maintain plant in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Complete pre-starts, risk assessments, equipment logs and incident reports.
• Work effectively with Council staff, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, productivity and customer service.
• Participate in Toolbox meetings, training and multi-skilling activities.

Skills

Safe operation

Team player

Good communication

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Excavator LE competency/licence

Job description

• $2,655.98 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances + superannuation

Infrastructure Gold Coast is a team of specialists who plan, design, build, maintain and operate our physical infrastructure, creating a safe and accessible city that meets the needs of our community now and in the future.

About the role

We are seeking multiple experienced and safety-focused Plant Operators to join our civil construction and maintenance team. The role involves operating excavators and other heavy plant to deliver Council’s works program across a range of construction, earthworks, road, drainage and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operate excavators and other heavy plant in accordance with licences, procedures and competency standards.
• Undertake civil construction, earthworks, maintenance activities and manual labouring duties as required.
• Transport and coordinate plant and equipment between work sites.
• Identify hazards, report equipment issues and maintain plant in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Complete pre-starts, risk assessments, equipment logs and incident reports.
• Work effectively with Council staff, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, productivity and customer service.
• Participate in Toolbox meetings, training and multi-skilling activities.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or relevant experience.
• Excavator LE competency/licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Reliable, strong team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Committed to safe, high-quality work and willing to assist with general civil construction and labouring duties.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Free parking
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

Closing Date

Monday 21st September 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.