Wollongong City Council

Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Permanent Full-time

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Operating a range of plant equipment including backhoes and excavators
• Supporting the construction and maintenance of essential civil infrastructure
• Taking on manual labouring tasks-from concreting to site clean-up
• Loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment
• Completing job-related paperwork with accuracy and care
• Working safely around traffic and overhead power lines
• Living our values: Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage

This position is based on a 9-day fortnight with a regular roster day and may include some overtime and weekend work as required.

About you

You're not just experienced-you're reliable, safety-conscious, and a team player through and through. You bring:

• A current C Class Driver's Licence
• Accredited plant operator qualifications (RTO or WorkCover)
• Solid experience operating plant on civil works projects
• Industry-recognised tickets:
• WHS Construction Induction (White Card)
• Traffic Control (Blue Card) ) or willing to obtain
• Confidence working solo or as part of a crew
• A strong grasp of WHS principles and safe work practices

You should be physically capable to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description. As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a practical assessment and pre-employment medical checks.

Salary up to $82,811 per annum plus superannuation

(Salary will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• True work-life balance
  We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions
  Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition

We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.

• Generous leave provisions
  Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 23 June 2025

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.