Road Worker - Plant Operator

Mount Alexander Shire Council; Castlemaine, Maldon; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Employee allowances

Competitive salary with superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mount Alexander Shire Council in Central Victoria seeks a hands-on Plant Operator to operate a range of road maintenance equipment as part of the Works Unit.

You will contribute to the programmed and reactive maintenance of rural and urban infrastructure, with a 9 day fortnight, attractive base salary from $68,713 AUD plus superannuation and industry allowances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Relevant accreditations and licenses to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a team and follow instructions.
• Experience operating plant such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors and other civil works equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of plant for road maintenance and construction.
• Contribute to programmed and reactive maintenance of rural and urban infrastructure.
• Work as part of a small team with responsibility for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Licenses & accreditations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Applications closing on 19 October 2026, 12:00 PM

Full time, ongoing
9 Day Fortnight
Band 3, from $68,713 pa + Superannuation + Allowances

Hourly rate from $35.54 per hour (Inc Industry Allowance)

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 19 October 2026

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

As part of the Works Unit, this position is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a range of plant associated with road maintenance and construction activities. Experience operating plant such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, skid steers, brush cutters, chainsaws and other equipment associated with civil works will be highly regarded.

Using our modern and well-maintained fleet of plant and equipment, this role plays an integral part in the programmed and reactive maintenance of rural and urban infrastructure maintenance, which includes drainage, footpaths, roads, bridges and any other Council related road infrastructure. The role is a ‘hands on’ position working with other team members.

What we offer you

We offer an attractive base salary starting from $68,713 per annum, plus industry and plant allowances (where applicable). Overtime and standby / after-hours work offering generous allowances and applicable penalty rates are also available. The extras are at your discretion!

Working a 9 day fortnight with a long weekend every second week, this position has a lot of lifestyle benefits to offer while maintaining a full-time income, including secure employment and the convenience of regular working hours that provides certainty to your life outside of work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant experience and qualifications, including accreditations and licenses
• Competency and ability to safely operate heavy equipment
• Ability to work effectively and safely as part of a team whilst following instructions
• Annual salary increases in alignment with Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• 9 day fortnight
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.