PLANT OPERATOR
Department: Infrastructure
Employment Status: Full-Time
Classification: Band 3
Drive the Works That Keep Our Community Moving
Council is on the lookout for a reliable and safety-focused Plant Operator to join our Infrastructure team.
In this hands-on role, you’ll operate plant, machinery and heavy vehicles to support the construction, maintenance and renewal of roads, drainage, concrete and other civil infrastructure assets that keep our community connected and functioning.
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate plant, machinery, equipment and heavy vehicles.
- Assist with road, drainage, concreting and civil infrastructure works.
- Complete allocated works in accordance with approved standards and work programs.
- Undertake pre-start checks and routine plant inspections.
- Report hazards, defects and maintenance requirements.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful and team-focused workplace.
About You
You’ll bring practical experience and a can-do attitude, along with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
Essential Requirements
- Current Victorian Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence.
- Construction Induction (White Card).
- Traffic Management accreditation.
- Level 2 First Aid, or willingness to obtain.
- Relevant plant operation licences, tickets or competencies.
- Experience operating plant and machinery in a civil construction, infrastructure maintenance or similar environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a team that delivers essential infrastructure services for our community every day. We offer a supportive workplace culture, a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, and the change to make a tangible contribution to the region.
For further information, visit www.ararat.vic.gov.au or contact Human Resources on (03) 5355 0200.
Applications, including a cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria, should be emailed to [email protected].
Applications close: Friday 27 November 2026 at 4.00 pm.
Phuong Au
Chief Executive Officer