Senior Plant Operator - Works

Jobs Riverina Murray; Narrandera; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Narrandera Shire Council is seeking a dedicated plant operator for a full-time role based at the Narrandera Shire Council Works Depot on Barellan Road. The position involves operating council plant and assisting with maintenance and construction activities, with a practical assessment to verify skills.

The role supports a 4-day week, works on-site, and offers opportunities to contribute to safety, quality assurance and team development within the works department.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation of council plant
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments on work sites as required
• Undertake labouring duties as required
• Identify Material
• Organise Council resources
• Quality Assurance
• Record Management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Closing date: 26/10/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Narrandera Shire Council Works Depot, 40 Barellan Road Narrandera
Department: Works
Compensation: Fortnightly AUD $2,709.73 - $3,149.15
Employment type: Full Time, this position currently works a 4 day week
Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Council

Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees, offering over 30 services. We help shape our future and strive to make our community a great place to live.

At Council we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance and provides employees with the opportunity to positively contribute to our community.

Narrandera Shire is on Wiradjuri Country and is in the heart of the Riverina. Based along Murrumbidgee River, we are famous for our natural assets and sporting lifestyle, quality education and health services, a wide range of housing,

Located one hour’s drive from both Wagga Wagga and Griffith, with daily flights to and from Sydney, plus bus and train services, it is the ideal choice for regional living.

About the role

This full-time position is based at the Narrandera Shire Council Works Depot, Barellan Road Narrandera. This position currently works a 4 day week.

This position is required to operate council’s plant and equipment and to assist with all maintenance and construction activities, to be actively involved in team building and development programs.

Applicants will be required to undertake a practical assessment in operating several pieces of plant to prove their skills/abilities.

Duties

• Efficient operation of council plant- Previous experience in plant operation and know the plant limitations. Familiarisation in plant maintenance and the ability to carry out minor repairs.
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments on work sites as required - By identifying potential hazards and performing risk assessment, taking correct safety measures to minimise or isolate a risk in accordance to councils WHS safety plan and procedures.
• Undertake labouring duties as required - By assisting team members to complete projects by being actively involved and carryout labouring activities safely.
• Identify Material - By the recognition of different materials and their properties and how they may be used during maintenance projects.
• Organise Council resources- By organising available council resources in order to complete set tasks.
• Quality Assurance- By ensuring the quality of work and activities of the job holder, ensuring work safety and identifying areas and processes that could be improved and having an understanding of Council's Quality Assurance system.
• Record Management- By completing appropriate council documentation for pre start inspections, Toolbox Meeting and safety inspections.

Culture

Our inclusive culture promotes staff engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.

Some of our strategies and programs include:

• Merit-based recruitment practices
• Workplace adjustments for persons with disability
• Opportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
• Work experience and school based apprentice placements
• Flexible work arrangements including access to Rostered Day Off (RDO) schemes and generous leave provision

Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include: