Shoalhaven City Council

Major Plant Operator

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $63,245 - $71,089 gross p.a. plus 12% Super plus L1 Adverse Working Conditions
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way, Bomaderry
• Applications close: Tuesday, 14 July 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

This role operates plant and equipment to support Fleet and maintenance activities, ensures compliance with safety and Council requirements, and assists with operational and emergency response needs, including call‑backs when required. This includes:

• Operate and maintain fleet hire plant items such as fuel truck, water cart and tipper trucks etc and, if required, any of the duties listed below
• Operate and maintain hand tools and machines such as grease gun, pressure cleaner, battery hand tools and associated fuel equipment attached to the truck
• Operate and maintain trucks up to and including those requiring an HR class driver's licence
• Supervise up to two workers and/or contractors

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• School Certificate and/or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in operating various plant items and trucks, including, but not limited to fuel truck, water cart, and tipper trucks
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities
• Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
• RMS Traffic Controller Certificates - Traffic Controller Blue Card and Apply Traffic Control Plans - Yellow card or willingness to obtain
• Class HR Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for a reliable and safety focused team player with experience operating plant and equipment. You will be practical, flexible and able to follow procedures, communicate effectively and support day to day operations while working collaboratively and responding to call backs or emergency requirements as needed.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Throughout your working career how long you have been driving trucks, what type and size of trucks and what tasks undertaken.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 14 July 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Markus Tarrant - Team Supervisor - Plant & Fleet - 02 4429 3772

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.