Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator

Careers at Council; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Accrued Day Off

Flare Employee Benefits

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym

Employee Assistance Program: Free Coun

Active Social Clubs

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is hiring a Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator for the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot. This full-time, temporary role supports essential road maintenance and infrastructure services in our local community.

The ideal candidate will have a Heavy Ridged licence, can operate site plant, work in a team, and complete documentation. A Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment or willingness to obtain it, plus a police check, are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement.
• Ability to operate plant and equipment used in road maintenance.
• Able to work as part of a team and complete related paperwork.
• Have Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment or willingness to obtain.
• Be able to provide a satisfactory National Police Check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential road maintenance and roadside works as part of a team.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently to support service delivery.
• Install and maintain signage and drainage works as required.
• Complete required documentation for plant and equipment operation.

Skills

Heavy Ridged endorsement

Plant and equipment operation

Teamwork

Documentation completion

National Police Check

Job description

Join Council’s Works & Infrastructure Branch as a Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator and put your practical skills to work for the local community. Based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot.

This is a full-time, temporary position until 30 April 2027, offering the opportunity to enjoy hands‑on, outdoor work while contributing to essential road maintenance and infrastructure services.

• Full Time Temporary
• Job Number: R2813
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 26 November 2026

About the Opportunity

Enjoy hands‑on work and want to make a difference in your local community?

In this varied role, you’ll carry out essential road maintenance and roadside works, including sealed road reinstatement, guidepost and signage installation, vegetation control and drainage works. You’ll operate plant and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of these important services.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Hold a Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement
• Ability to operate plant and equipment associated with road maintenance activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete documentation associated with plant and equipment operation.
• Hold a Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment and have demonstrated experience in setting out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with Australian Standards AS1742 part 3 -2019 or a willingness to obtain.
• Have the ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to employment.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at Band 3 Level A $35.33 per hour plus industry allowance, maintenance allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Fortnightly Accrued Day Off
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered