Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12% employer super contribution

17.5% leave loading

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking Water Industry Plant Operators/Labourers for Hervey Bay and Maryborough, with a Level 5 pay band. The roles support construction/maintenance of water and wastewater assets and require operating a range of machinery.

Positions are permanent, full-time, with a competitive package. Candidates should hold MR and plant licences, a White Card, and be willing to complete immunisations.

Qualifications

• Current MR licence and machinery licences (e.g., excavator)
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Immunisations for Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus or willingness to start within one month

Responsibilities

• Contribute to construction/maintenance activities by operating a range of machinery and equipment
• Construction of water and wastewater infrastructure to quality standard
• Assist in the construction and installation of water and wastewater assets to quality standard

Skills

MR licence

Machinery licences

White Card

Immunisations up to date

Education

General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Tools

Excavator licence

Job description

Water Industry Plant Operator / Labourer x 2 Water & Waste Services Permanent Full Time Hervey Bay and Maryborough Operations

Level 5 - $74,161 per annum plus superannuation

• + annualised allowance of $2,869
• + 8-day fortnight

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourers to assist in maintaining and constructing water and wastewater systems. The ideal candidate should be able to perform manual labour tasks, work safely in confined spaces, and have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

What your day will look like:

• Contribute to the undertaking of construction/ maintenance activities by operating a range of machinery and equipment
• Construction of water and wastewater infrastructure undertaken to quality standard
• Assist in the construction and installation of water and wastewater assets to quality standard

What you’ll need for success:

• Current MR licence
• Current machinery/plant licences eg. excavator
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or willingness to undertake immunisations within one month of commencement)

What’s nice to have:

• Provide First Aid/CPR
• Work Safely at Heights
• Trim and Cut Felled Trees (Chainsaw Level 2)
• High risk work licence (Forklift operation)
• Traffic Implementation (Level 2)
• SWNELP
• Confined Spaces Certification
• Basic Computer Skills

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge, and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 22 October 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

For further details please contact Sean Keller, Infrastructure Delivery Coordinator on phone [phone] during office hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.