Excavator Plant Operator - Water Utilities (10509)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities

Remuneration: Stream B, Level 3 - 6: $63,729.84 - $67,231.48 per annum + Superannuation + OT + On Call + Allowances

Are you an experienced excavator operator looking for a new opportunity? Passionate about providing an essential service to your community?

Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operator to join the Water Network team in Emerald and Blackwater to carry out planned and responsive works on the water and wastewater networks across the region.  

In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer infrastructure to ensure the reliable services is provided to our communities. This role is required to participate in a rotating on call roster.

If you are a skilled excavator or backhoe operator or who has experience operating different machinery and who enjoys working in a diverse team, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Excavator or backhoe ticket and demonstrated operating experience or willingness to obtain.
• Current Queensland MR Class Drivers Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card.
• Cert III in Water Industry Operations or willingness to obtain during employment.
• Sound knowledge of water and wastewater network management planned and responsive maintenance activities (desired).
• Sound verbal and written communications skills with the ability to operate a computer/iPad.
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9 day fortnight
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Reference Check
• Qualification Check
• Medical Assessment

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Friday 26 April 2024 @ 8am.

Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.