Plant Operator Team Member
- Operate graders, loaders, excavators, rollers and other plant on pavement construction and maintenance projects.
- Undertake road, pavement and drainage works, and routine maintenance of hand tools, power tools and minor plant.
- Interpret plans and schedules; applicants should have recent plant operating experience and an HR licence and White Card, although equivalent experience may be considered.
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have multiple opportunities for experienced individuals to operate a variety of civil engineering plant equipment for the purpose of constructing and maintaining BVSC assets.
As a Plant Operator Team Member, you will operate a wide range of plant equipment including graders, loaders, excavators and rollers to deliver pavement construction and maintenance projects, while assisting in reviewing plans, determining scope of works and providing recommendations where appropriate. You will also perform pavement and drainage activities and undertake basic routine and corrective maintenance on hand tools, power tools and minor plant equipment in accordance with project specifications and safety requirements.
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About You
We are seeking individuals who hold a NSW RMS Heavy Rigid (HR) licence and SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
All other qualifications are desirable, applicants who do not hold these qualifications may still be considered if they can demonstrate the relevant experience, knowledge and skills required to successfully perform the inherent requirements of the role.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Proven recent plant operator experience working on pavement construction activities or similar.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in road and drainage works which may include (but not limited to): in-situ stabilisation, gravel re-sheeting, pavement upgrade, site levelling, pipe laying, culvert construction, drainage and environmental control installation.
- Experience in operating and using a variety of hand and power tools which may include (but not be limited to): chainsaws, concrete cutting saws, concrete vibrators and pumps.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret both paper and electronically based plans and schedules and apply these to work being performed.
Benefits
These are permanent full time positions working 38 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $73,143.62 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1,255.90 per week base salary
- $150.71 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Craig Corby - Roads Maintenance Coordinator on 02 6499 2424.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 11 November 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
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