Applications Closing: 22 September 2025
Plant Operators (Construction)
Multiple Positions Available!
Hours: 38 hours a week + RDO every fortnight (9-day fortnight)
Additional Allowances and overtime may be applicable
Attractive Salary: 65,281.84 - $75,868.52 + 12% Superannuation per annum.

Are you an experienced plant operator looking to play a hands-on role in building and maintaining essential local infrastructure? Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Plant Operator to join our construction team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality roads and infrastructure projects across the region.

What you'll do

As a Plant Operator – Construction, you’ll report to the Team Leader Construction, be directly involved in the construction and rehabilitation of Council’s road network and other civil assets. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll operate medium to large plant and machinery and assist in a range of manual labouring and skilled tasks under supervision.

You will also:

Ensure compliance with Council’s safety, environmental and quality standards.

Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and service standards.

Actively contribute to a positive WHS culture and safe work environment.

Use sound judgment and initiative to assist in resolving day-to-day site issues.

This role offers a great opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support the local community while developing your skills in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire is at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, a region renowned for its natural beauty, strong community connections, and thriving local economy. As a council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future, ensuring our residents enjoy a high quality of life while preserving the unique character of our Shire.

We’re delivering on a bold vision for our organisation and community. With a strong cultural uplift agenda and a commitment to aligning people, systems, and resources with what matters most, this is a place where your work will have real, lasting impact.

As part of the team, you’ll help shape how we plan, deliver, and improve, not just for today, but for the long term. And you’ll do it in a region known for its natural beauty, vibrant townships, and welcoming community.

We offer:

Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation

A 38-hour week with rostered day off every fortnight

Additional allowances and over-time (where applicable)

Tertiary support and ongoing career development

Wellbeing programs and access to the Fitness Passport

Recognition through our annual staff awards

A genuine, organisation-wide commitment to values-led leadership

At Wingecarribee, our values Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork. These principles guide how we work, support our community, and drive positive change every day. Join us in making Wingecarribee the best place in NSW for all generations to live, work, and thrive!

What you'll need to succeed

Demonstrated experience in construction and/or maintenance (roads and drainage) operating of medium to large plant and machinery relevant to the field equipment including trucks, rollers, excavators and graders, and manual labouring.

Proven ability to follow instructions within a team environment, and to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.

Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.

Hold and maintain MR Drivers Licence, Ticket or Competency qualification to operate Excavator, Grader or Backhoe, and WHS Induction Card

Other requirements

Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

Be willing to Participate in on-call roster and overtime (where applicable)

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

Your Resume – showcasing your skills & experience.

Relevant Certifications – qualifications and licenses.

Mandatory Application Questions – Answer the relevant application questions by explaining how your expertise aligns with each question.

Questions?

Contact Aaron Baumeister (Coordinator Construction) on 02 4868 0888.

Applications close: 22 September 2025 – don’t miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.