The Details:
- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $72,807 pa (ie. $36.84/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 5) - with a 4.5% increase coming 1 July
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Caboolture
As a Multi Skilled Plant Operator, you will play a key role within the Roads and Drains team, contributing to the delivery of civil maintenance activities across the regional road network. This position is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of medium-sized plant, with a strong focus on roller operations for unsealed/gravel road maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating a roller as the primary item of plant for road maintenance activities
- Operating additional plant and equipment within your licence and competency (e.g. excavators, skid steers, graders, backhoes)
- Supporting civil maintenance works including road and drainage activities
- Undertaking truck driving duties as required
- Performing daily pre-start checks and routine inspections on plant and equipment, and reporting defects promptly
- Completing basic administrative tasks such as records, checklists, and documentation
- Maintaining plant, equipment, and PPE in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and Council procedures
- Assisting with general labouring tasks as directed by the Crew Leader
- Working collaboratively within a team to meet operational schedules and deadlines
- Communicating effectively with team members and members of the public where required
- Actively identifying hazards and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment
- Contributing to a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment while supporting civil maintenance activities
A strong focus on safety is essential, including adherence to Council policies and procedures, conducting thorough inspections, and promptly reporting any hazards, defects, or operational issues.
About you
You bring recent experience operating a roller in road maintenance environments, ideally with exposure to unsealed/gravel road construction or maintenance. You demonstrate strong capability operating a range of medium plant used in civil works, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork.
To be successful, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience operating medium plant in civil construction or maintenance environments
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to shared outcomes
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions, read plans, and interact with colleagues and the public
- A proactive and safety-focused approach to all tasks
Mandatory requirements
- Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Certification to operate a Roller (LR)
- Certification to operate at least one additional plant item (e.g. Backhoe, Grader, Excavator, Loader, or Skid Steer)
Why City of Moreton Bay?
What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.
We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.
This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.
At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.
Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:
- See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
- Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4.5% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
- Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.
Ready for a career that matters?
Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).
To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].
Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.
City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
