Team Member Operations

MidCoast Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MidCoast Council’s Operations team is seeking an experienced civil construction operator to maintain and improve roads, bridges and drainage across the MidCoast region.

In this permanent, full-time role based at Gloucester Depot, you will operate HR-licence eligible plant, perform construction and maintenance tasks, follow WHS requirements, and work with a safety-focused team to deliver reliable community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in road, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Extensive plant operation experience in civil construction.
• Current Traffic Controller Card and TCP Card or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake road, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate designated plant and equipment up toHR licence level; vehicles, tractors, rollers, watercarts.
• Follow WHS and environmental requirements and report incidents as required.
• Maintain accurate records related to daily operations.
• Build cooperative relationships with colleagues and the community.

Skills

Road/bridge/drainage construction

Plant operation

Traffic control experience

Safety-conscious team player

Education

WorkCover NSW WHS induction (construction)

Tools

HR Licence

Traffic Controller Card

Traffic Control Plans Card

Job description

Are you an experienced civil construction operator who takes pride in delivering safe, reliable infrastructure for the community? Join MidCoast Council's Operations team and help maintain and improve our local roads, bridges and drainage assets across the region.

As a Team Member - Operations, you'll operate plant, equipment and tools and undertake construction and maintenance activities in a range of locations and working conditions. You'll work as part of a team to deliver practical outcomes for the community while putting safety, quality and environmental responsibility first.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced civil construction operator who takes pride in delivering safe, reliable infrastructure for the community? Join MidCoast Council's Operations team and help maintain and improve our local roads, bridges and drainage assets across the region.

As a Team Member - Operations, you'll operate plant, equipment and tools and undertake construction and maintenance activities in a range of locations and working conditions. You'll work as part of a team to deliver practical outcomes for the community while putting safety, quality and environmental responsibility first.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake road, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate designated plant, equipment and tools, including trucks up to and including those requiring an HR licence, tractors, slashers, rollers and watercarts.
• Carry out work in varied environments, including areas with pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Perform traffic control duties at work sites as directed and in accordance with relevant plans and procedures.
• Follow Work Health and Safety and environmental requirements, and report incidents, injuries and near misses through approved channels.
• Maintain accurate information and records relevant to daily operations.
• Build constructive working relationships with colleagues and the community, treating members of the public courteously.
• Contribute to a cooperative, accountable and safety-focused team culture.
• You're a practical and safety-conscious team player with civil construction experience, confidence operating plant and equipment, and a commitment to delivering quality work for the MidCoast community.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in road, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance techniques.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated competency operating plant in the civil construction industry.
• Experience using tools and equipment correctly and safely.
• A current approved Traffic Controller's Card and Implement Traffic Control Plans Card, or equivalent qualifications.
• Completion of a WorkCover-accredited NSW WHS general induction course for construction work, with a sound understanding of safe work practices.
• The ability to build and maintain constructive relationships and work effectively with others.
• A current NSW Class HR Driver Licence or higher.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.

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Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you'll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary circa $58,100p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Gloucester Depot at 5 Oak Street, Gloucester. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Andrew Wilkes - Coordinator Road Construction (North) who is the hiring manager for this role. Andrew can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at *************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.