At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate heavy plant and trucks while supporting civil works in various environments.
- Company: Join Central Coast Council, a community-focused organisation with a collaborative team spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Permanent full-time roles available at Erina and Charmhaven Depots.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, tackle diverse projects, and make a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Must have a Heavy Rigid or Medium Rigid Driver's Licence and relevant plant operation certifications.
The predicted salary is between 68700 - 79600 $ per year.
Love working outdoors and getting behind the controls? Put your plant operating skills to work in a hands-on role with plenty of variety. We're looking for Plant Operators who are ready to tackle different jobs and help keep our community moving. Sound like you? Join us and rewrite the future.
- 2 x Permanent roles - Erina Depot location and Charmhaven Depot location
- Enjoy more time for you with a 9-day fortnight and a rostered day off (RDO)
- Join a crew where teamwork drives success
About the role
The role of Plant Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of assigned Council heavy plant and trucks operating within established Council, Local and State Authority guidelines. You will be responsible for providing support for civil works of Council's assets, with a focus on quality service delivery as a specialist plant operator across a variety of environments including open space and recreation, water and sewerage assets and natural assets. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
About you:
- Put your plant operating skills to work across a variety of civil construction and maintenance projects
- Apply your knowledge of National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) fatigue management requirements for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 12t and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) principles to support safe operations
- Work collaboratively across different crews and supervisors, adapting to changing priorities and work environments to keep jobs moving
- Take a hands-on approach to general labouring tasks that support civil maintenance and construction works
- Keep loads secure by applying correct load restraint practices
- Keep heavy vehicles and plant work-ready through safe operating procedures, inspections and minor maintenance repairs
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current Heavy Rigid (HR), or Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence with obligation to upgrade to a (HR) within a specified time if required
- Valid General Construction Induction Card - SafeWork NSW or equivalent
- Current RMS NSW Traffic Control Stop Slow accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time period
- Relevant licences or certification of competency to operate allocated plant, which may include excavator, backhoe, front end loader and skid steer or with obligation to obtain within a specified time period as required
- Current Working near Overhead Powerlines Safety accreditation or commitment to obtain within a specified time period
The commencing salary for this position is up to $68.7K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $79.6K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.
We have permanent full-time roles available. This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight. These roles are located at the Erina Depot and Charmhaven Depot. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 15 November 2026. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.
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