Grader Operator (Works Officer 04)

Salary: $73,089.64 per annum (plus industry allowance)
Closing: Friday 11 July 2025
Full time - Permanent

Greater Shepparton City Council is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its Civil Infrastructure Maintenance Department as a Grader Operator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our experienced team as a permanent employee.

As a grader operator you will be required to lead a small team, assist with road construction, maintenance grading, re-sheeting, and shoulder work.

Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee benefits including support and encouraging our employees with training and professional development opportunities, a nine-day fortnight and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

Applicants must hold a current heavy rigid licence, construction induction card and a current police check.

This position may work with, or around, Crystalline Silica. It is a requirement of the role to read and understand information relating to Silica:

1. What is Crystalline Silica?

Crystalline silica is the crystalline form of silicon dioxide, or silica, a naturally occurring mineral that forms a major component of most rocks.

The most common type of crystalline silica is quartz, which is found in sand, stone and granite.

2. What are the Health Risks?

Respirable crystalline silica can be harmful when it becomes airborne and is inhaled. Exposure to high concentrations over a short period of time, or low to medium concentrations over a long period of time can lead to serious diseases, including:

silicosis

lung cancer

kidney disease

autoimmune disease

3. To mitigate the risk, GSCC will provide to all employees:

Health monitoring to be conducted on entry and exit of employment

Correct PPE supplied to all employees

Training, Education and Information

For more information about this position please contact Sean Good, Team Leader Civil Infrastructure Maintenance, on (03) 5832 5216.