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Plant Operator East

Indigo Shire Council
Yackandandah, VIC
A$69,251-$72,785 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - Local
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


About Indigo Shire Council

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.

Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and depending on offer flexible work arrangements, dependent on the role, to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the role

This role works on, and where required leads, the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, civil infrastructure, and open spaces. It requires safe plant operation, adherence to OH&S, and effective team supervision to deliver high-quality works.

Permanent Full-time position

Annual Salary $69,251 - $72,702 / $35.04 - $36.79 per hour

9-day fortnight

Key responsibilities include:

Supervise and participate in civil works, repairs, and maintenance activities.

Operate and maintain plant, equipment, and vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and work quality requirements.

About you

We're seeking a skilled and safety-conscious team player with strong communication skills and the ability to lead when required. You will hold relevant civil construction qualifications, multiple plant and equipment licences, and possess practical experience across road and infrastructure works.

Positive communicator who works well in a team and can provide guidance.

Experience operating major & minor plant as well as medium & heavy rigid trucks safley and competetntly.

Cert III in Civil Construction (or equivalent skills) with extensive plant/equipment licences.

Practical expertise in civil works, traffic control, first aid, and safe work practices.

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

  • 2 x Reference Checks
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • National Police Check
  • Functionality Assessment

Interested?

For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact David Carol, Manager Municipal Operations,for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000.

Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring the townships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.


To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 16 November 2025 - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected].

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shireby prioritising our community's needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

We offer:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff where operationally possible include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
  • Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
  • Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
  • Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.

About Indigo Shire Council

Yackandandah, VIC, Australia
Administration & Office Support

We could talk about the food and the wine, the extensive rail trails, the distinct seasons - our autumn is really something quite special. We could talk about our preserved history - Australia's most significant collection of historic towns. But it is more than that. We have something quite different and unique here.

It's the winding roads and the little discoveries you make at the end of them. It's the environment - the unspoilt corners of the shire like Wahgunyah on the mighty Murray River and Upper Sandy Creek in the Kiewa Valley, the giant granite outcrops around Mt Pilot, the national parks.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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