Salary range of $57,829 - $66,591 + Award Allowances + 12% Super

9-day fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave, and 15 days sick leave

Operate with Purpose - Build a Career That Matters in Tenterfield!

Be part of a growing infrastructure team that values upskilling and internal career progression

Why You’ll Love This Role

Stable, full-time position in a supportive rural council

Training provided – gain your Certificate III in Civil Construction

Opportunities for career progression and pay increases

PPE and uniforms supplied

Strong safety culture and wellbeing initiatives

Beautiful New England location with an affordable lifestyle

About the Role

As a Plant Operator, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and improving Tenterfield’s roads and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating and maintaining Council water carts and other road plant and machinery

Assisting with road construction, maintenance, and general labouring

Performing daily maintenance checks and accurate record-keeping via tablet/iPad

Installing signage and erosion control measures

Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards

What You’ll Need

Certificate II in Civil Construction (or equivalent)

Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence

Minimum 2 years’ experience in road construction or maintenance

Bonus, if you have:

Certificate III in Civil Construction (training support provided)

Traffic Controller qualification (SafeWork NSW)

White Card, First Aid Certificate, and relevant plant competency

This is an ideal opportunity for a capable operator ready to take the next step in their career. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and committed to working safely and efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

The Rewards of Joining Our Team

This role offers a competitive salary starting from $57,829 - $66,591 (based on skills and experience) + Award Allowances + 12% Super, within a supportive rural council environment - alongside a host of additional benefits, including:

9-day fortnight for better work/life balance

4 weeks annual leave + 15 days personal/carer’s leave

On-the-job training and enrolment in Cert III (if needed)

Safety-focused environment and strong team culture

Opportunities for promotion and pay progression through annual performance evaluations

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Access to monthly Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling

Participation in the Council’s Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Pre-employment medical and assessment support

Be Part of Tenterfield’s Story

If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding, and community-focused role, this is your opportunity to become part of a Council that values your contribution and supports your development. APPLY NOW!

Please Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undergo vehicle assessment and competency checks. Successful applicants must also complete a current National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencing employment.

For more information, visit: www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au