ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Plant Operator / Labourer is responsible for operating plant/fleet along with general labouring duties across the Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based within the road construction team, this role may also be required to work across other teams within Engineering Services.
Employment Status: Fulltime
Award: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017, Level 2-5.
Salary Range: $1,304 - $1,356/ week. Depending on the successful applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated experience in civil works and proven ability to deliver timely and effective operational works.
- Competent in operating plant/fleet with a record of safe operations and currency of licences/tickets as relevant to the role.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Ability to work within a team, share knowledge and experience and meet deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of completing accurate paperwork such as timesheets and pre starts, or ability and reasonable written/verbal skills to follow directions.
- Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town.
- Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies
Essential Licences
- Current C Class driver's licence.
- Current national general construction induction (white) card.
Desirable
- Traffic Controllers Ticket.
- Willing to obtain further licences/ tickets.
More Information & Questions
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries regarding this vacancy, please call 07 4741 2900 or email.
Closing Date
5:00pm, 20 April 2026