At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate heavy machinery and assist with civil works in the stunning Snowy Mountains.
- Company: Join Girri Birrang, a local company building a strong community team.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role, competitive pay, and no FIFO - be home most nights.
- Other info: Opportunity for a Leading Hand role and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Work outdoors in a beautiful region while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience operating earthmoving equipment and a can-do attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Girri Birrang is building a small, permanent civil crew in the Snowy Mountains, and we want locals. We’re after an operator who is just as happy with a shovel, a string line or a chainsaw as they are in the seat. Most of the work is around Jindabyne and Cooma, with travel across the Eden-Monaro when the job calls for it.
What you’ll be doing:
- Operating excavators, loaders, skid steers, rollers and tippers on civil, earthworks, drainage and site prep jobs
- Working off the machine: pipe laying, drainage, fencing, concreting, traffic control, site clean-up
- Daily plant pre-starts, basic maintenance and reporting faults early
- Reading levels and plans, and doing it right the first time
- Working safely and keeping the site tidy
What you’ll bring:
- Solid experience operating earthmoving plant - tickets or VOCs for the machines you run
- A can-do attitude to work off the machine
- White Card and a current driver licence (HR/MR a plus)
- You live in the Snowy region - Jindabyne, Cooma, Berridale or nearby
- Happy to travel across the Eden-Monaro when required
- Permanent full-time local work - no FIFO, home most nights
- Good gear, a small crew and a group that backs its people
- Leading Hand opportunity for the right person
- Competitive rates, discussed at interview
Plant Operator / Civil Hand – Snowy Mountains in Jindabyne employer: Girri Birrang
At Girri Birrang, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in the Snowy Mountains, offering a supportive work culture that values local talent and fosters community connections. Our team enjoys permanent full-time roles with no FIFO requirements, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth, including potential leadership positions. With a focus on safety and teamwork, we ensure our employees have the right gear and a collaborative environment to thrive in their roles.
