Address- Step into a pivotal role as our next Plant Operator Team Leader and drive vital construction and maintenance projects to shape the infrastructure and future of Dungog Shire!
- Earn $61,934 to $69,667 depending on skills and experience + superannuation and access to excellent Council benefits including a 4-day workweek, Relocation Assistance, and more.
- Embrace extensive professional development opportunities, including specialised training and career progression plans, to continuously enhance your skills and leadership capabilities.
Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and can ensure growth for generations to come.
Dungog is ideally located in a beautiful part of regional NSW, just an hour away from Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, allowing for easy access to World-Heritage listed sites such as Barrington Tops National Park.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/Home
Your Next Opportunity:Dungog Shire Council is looking for a full-time Plant Operator Team Leader based in Dungog, NSW.
This role, reporting to the Works Supervisor in the Infrastructure & Assets Department, is vital for managing plant operations and leading teams on various construction and maintenance projects.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operating graders, excavators, and other plant to high standards
- Undertaking daily and routine servicing and safety maintenance checks
- Ensuring cleanliness of plant equipment
- Organising and supervising staff and contractors
- Managing the loading and unloading of machinery
- Implementing the Council’s WHS policies and programs to maintain safety standards
As part of our commitment to your professional growth, Dungog Shire Council offers extensive on-the-job training opportunities. This includes:
- Qualifications for operating a variety of plant and equipment and obtaining higher Class Driver Licenses
- Opportunities to complete certificate-level training in Civil Construction
- First Aid qualifications
- Dogman Training
- Chainsaw Operations Training
- Traffic Control Certificates
To qualify, you will need a current and valid Class MR Driver Licence and proven experience in grader and/or excavator operation. Demonstrated experience in civil works projects and Team Leadership will also be essential. Additionally, competence in the operation of small plant machinery and equipment is required.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills that will make you succeed in this role, as well as sound literacy, numeracy, and computer skills that will make you the perfect fit.
This is a role that demands a leader capable of making decisive actions and fostering a teamwork environment. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is ready to take on the challenge of leading our teams through diverse and dynamic projects, ensuring safety and efficiency at every step.
For the full selection criteria please see the Position Description.
This role involves repetitive physical tasks, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit to succeed in these positions.
Be Rewarded:The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is placed at Grade 3 of Council's salary system.
The salary offered is in the range of $61,934 - $69,667 per annum plus superannuation and allowances, dependent upon competency level and in accordance with Council’s Salary Policy.
The successful candidate will receive access to a range of Council benefits including:
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate to help make Dungog Shire your new home!
- Opportunity to work a 4-day week! These roles will operate across 4 days as part of a 38-hour week, with most members of the team working from 6:30 am - 4:30 pm each day
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 3 weeks of annual sick leave
- 3.5% salary increase on the first full pay period on or after the first of July 2024
- Access to Council vehicle for work-related travel throughout the day
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees, and this involves putting plans in place for future career progression and training so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10, and additional leave entitlements
If you’re looking for the opportunity to upskill and make your mark in a local Council, we want to hear from you - apply now!
